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Boston's Old-House Treasures

A local shares his favorite buildings from three centuries of history.
Boston Sights


Sunny 1940s-Inspired Kitchen

A Colonial Revival kitchen gets a fitting, creative, 1940s-minded retrofit that's heavy on the salvaged elements.
1940s Kitchen


The 5 Best Saws for DIYers

Whether repairing woodwork or removing added partitions, the right saw will make your project smoother. Here's how to select the best tool for the job and use it wisely.
5 Best Saws


Spanish Kitchen Makeover

Salvaged tile, leaded glass windows, and vintage lighting transform a Spanish Revival kitchen from eyesore to showstopper.
Spanish Kitchen


Sears Houses in Hopewell, Virginia

A visit to Hopewell, Virginia, reveals a remarkable array of houses straight out of the Sears, Roebuck catalog.
Sears Houses


6 Favorite Antique Roses

Old-fashioned and low-maintenance, these vintage varieties will add a hint of the past to your old-house garden.
Antique Roses


Historic Retreats: Austin's Driskill Hotel

The legendary Romanesque landmark brings a Lone Star brand of grandeur to Texas’ state capital.
Driskill Hotel


Reviving the Victorian Eitzen Mansion

A Dallas couple gets back to their Midwestern roots by saving and refurbishing a small-town Victorian gem.
Eitzen Mansion


4 Ideas for Energy-Efficient Doors

Follow these 4 steps to keep a lock on energy savings.
Energy-Efficient Doors


How To Design Repairs That Last

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


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.
Salvage Addition


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.
Adaptive Reuse


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.
Geothermal Retrofit


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