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How To Design Repairs That Last

Follow these three basic design principles to ensure that your repair projects will stand the test of time.

An Addition Built with Architectural Salvage

Using salvaged architectural elements creates patina in an old-house kitchen addition while keeping high-quality materials out of the landfill.

How To Convert Unique Buildings into Houses

Adapting non-residential spaces like fire stations, barns, and churches into family-friendly homes can be challenging. These 7 lessons from those who have done it can benefit any old-house owner.

A 1920s House Goes Off the Grid

A family in West Chester, Pennsylvania, digs deep to heat and cool their 1922 house with geothermal technology.

Craftsman Makeover for a California Bungalow

A Pasadena couple revives a worn-down and remuddled bungalow with the help of a savvy design duo.

Rebuilding a Historic Mississippi Plantation

An ambitious rebuilding project brought back Grass Lawn, a stately 1850s home wiped out by Hurricane Katrina.

Historic Sights in Asheville, North Carolina

A local walks us through this gem of a city bursting with architectural treasures.

Bargain Bungalow

A Chicago couple transforms a neighborhood eyesore into an inviting home—on a reasonable budget.

How To Make Elliptical Cove Molding

Get the look of historic cove molding by blending off-the-shelf parts with a little woodworking finesse.

Ford Homes of Dearborn, Michigan

This Detroit suburb boasts an impressive array of well-designed historic houses, thanks to automobile auteur Henry Ford.

How To Remove Trim

Learn how to remove finish trim for stripping or repair in 5 easy steps.

Fireplace Ideas for Bungalows

A look at the wide array of Arts & Crafts-era fireplaces.

How To Repair Vintage Door Chimes

If you have a set of vintage door chimes that has seen better days, here’s how to get them ringing again.

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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. 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, restoration photos, learn about upcoming events, and offer restoration 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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