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How To Remove Rust

Make rusted iron elements as good as new again in 4 simple steps.

Mushroom Houses of Charlevoix

Blending Arts & Crafts hallmarks with fanciful Storybook Style, an enclave of peculiar old houses in Charlevoix, Michigan, provides a one-of-a-kind study on vernacular architecture.

History of Arts & Crafts Lighting

Light fixtures came in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and styles during the Arts & Crafts movement. Our primer on the myriad forms available can help you choose the right fixtures for your home.

An Arts & Crafts Gem Restored

Architect Will Price's Arts & Crafts home in Rose Valley, Pennsylvania, gets a new lease on life thanks to a thoughtful—and meticulous—restoration. Online exclusive: Read more about Rose Valley and other Arts & Crafts communities.

How To Rewire an Antique Light Fixture

When original lighting fixtures flicker and fail, restore them to good working order by rewiring.

George Barber's Knoxville Houses

For two decades, mail-order architect George Barber called Knoxville, Tennessee, home—and the city's neighborhoods still proudly bear the legacy of his residence.

Online exclusive: Think you've spotted a Barber house? Check with our inside source.

The Art of Illumination

These 8 Arts & Crafts lighting artisans prove that the spirit of the original movement remains alive and well in today's studios.

Online exclusive: Check out our photo gallery of additional work by these artisans.

Beaux Arts: A Capital Idea

America's enthrallment with a stately architectural style leaves a monumental impression.

Skim Coating in Color

If your plaster walls have settled and cracked, shore them up again using this technique that combines mesh-reinforced repairs with a color pigment finish.

How To Research Your Home's Past

Five easy-to-find resources can lead you to a whole new understanding of your old house.

A Queen Anne Duplex Conversion

A Massachusetts family turns a Victorian-era duplex into a winning single-family home.

Behind the Scenes of a Decade-Long Restoration

An old-house contractor gives an inside glimpse into a decade spent doctoring up an 1870 Second Empire in Boston.

Online exclusive: Hiring a contractor? Here are 8 questions you must ask.

How To Protect Your Home from Fires

Learn the risks and plan ahead to ensure that you and your old house have the best possible chance of surviving a blaze.

How To Repair Leaded Glass

Learn to repair your home's old leaded glass by following along with a fearless DIYer.

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A Post-Fire Bauhaus Rehab

Sensing hidden potential through layers of damage, a Massachusetts couple buys and resurrects an original Bauhaus in the wake of a devastating fire.

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Old-House Journal is an authority on homes of every era, and has been called "the bible of old-house restoration" by the New York Times. Each issue explores hands-on restoration techniques, practical guidelines on architectural styles, historical overviews, and homeowner stories—all in a trusted, authoritative voice. Our online companion, OldHouseJournal.com, offers readers a digital archive of the magazine’s best restoration advice and inspiration, as well as exclusive content that adds depth to the printed articles. A corresponding social-networking site, MyOldHouseOnline.com, allows old-house restorers to connect with one another to share photos of their projects, learn about upcoming events, and offer tips and advice. Through its many platforms, Old-House Journal helps readers restore their homes effectively and authentically.

Old-House Journal is the original magazine devoted to restoring and preserving old houses. For more than 35 years, our mission has been to help old-house owners repair, restore, update, and decorate buildings of every age and architectural style—from the earliest Colonial-era homes to gingerbread Victorians to Arts & Crafts bungalows and mid-century modern ranch houses—in a fashion true to their home’s architectural heritage. The magazine also serves as a resource of ideas for consumers looking to build new homes with classic architectural style.

Through outstanding how-to articles, beautiful photography, and first-hand restorer accounts, Old-House Journal shows readers how to tackle a wealth of restoration projects, from kitchen and bath upgrades to sash window repair to choosing period-appropriate paint colors. We also provide information in each issue on historical precedents and modern-day replacements for a range of old-house parts, including doors, lighting, hardware, flooring, and tile. Plus, we’ll keep you up to date on all the tools you need to get the job done.

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