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Rebuilding a Mansard Roof

A reader's innovative project restores the missing tower roof on his Italianate house.

The Eclectic Architecture of Claremont, California

A wave of early 20th-century development left the college town of Claremont, California, with a pleasing assortment of period architecture.

Online Exclusive: Discover more places in California to see Arts & Crafts architecture.

How To Survive a Home Inspection

A home inspection is one of the most crucial steps on the path to old-house ownership. Here's how to use it to determine if you should take the plunge on that fixer-upper.

Online Exclusive: Share your home-inspection concerns in our special forum.

Baltimore's Varied Row Houses

Baltimore's streets are lined with an astonishing array of original row houses.

Historic Retreats: Moana Surfrider Hotel in Waikiki

The "First Lady of Waikiki," a restored Beaux Arts hotel, has stories to tell.

How To Make Rivets for Shutters

When shutter rivets wear out, make new ones to repair an original hinge.

Salvage & Renewal in a Seattle Foursquare

Hidden under tacky alterations, a Seattle Foursquare was nearly lost in the neighborhood—until a pair of homeowners recognized its hidden potential and recaptured its charm.

Repair Yankee Gutters in 5 Steps

A homeowner recoats her built-in gutters to repair damaging leaks.

How To Install a Faux Slate Roof

A carpenter's step-by-step re-roofing guide simplifies a daunting project.

Paint Colors for Sears Houses

Our expert identifies the original palettes on the most popular kit houses offered by Sears, and updates them for today.

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Shrubs for Every Old House

Traditional garden shrubs can be planted in a range of ways to accessorize every period home.

Online exclusive: Find the best heirloom shrubs for your climate.

Restoring a Frank Lloyd Wright Farmhouse

Following the original plans, an Illinois couple returns a Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian farmhouse to its former glory.

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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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