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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.

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.

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.

Online Exclusive: Download the author's chart of paint colors for Sears houses.

Restoring a Frank Lloyd Wright Farmhouse

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

Online Exclusive: Check out our directory of Wright houses available for a night's stay.

New Life for an Art Deco Townhouse

Cut up into apartments and falling into disrepair, an Art Deco town house reclaims its Jazz Age grandeur, thanks to the tireless efforts of one Chicago couple.

Frontier Victorians in Carson City

Nevada's capital boasts an architectural bonanza.

A Thoughtful Bungalow Restoration

A Seattle couple finds that taking it slow with their restoration reveals ideas—and a gem of a finished product—that were worth the wait.

New Annuals for Old-House Gardens

Today's newest bedding annuals combine old-fashioned appeal with long-lasting beauty.

Retro Kitchen on a Budget

A Cincinnati couple gives their tired Tudor kitchen a retro makeover—at a rock-bottom price.

Online exclusive: Download plans to build this kitchen's breakfast-nook benches

How To Install Kitchen Cabinets

A carpenter's own kitchen install offers tricks for hanging cabinets that are plumb, level, and square—in rooms that aren't.

Creating Colorful Curb Appeal

Coordinating your garden with your paint scheme can pump up your home's overall allure.

Online exclusive: Get the inside scoop on selecting Victorian-era paint colors.

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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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