In this issue

Beat the Heat: Cool Innovations
New and improved tech joins the rediscovery of time-tested ways to keep a house cool.

The Unabashed Maximalist
A delightfully eccentric interior awaits in a San Francisco aerie.

A 1980s CONDO GOES RETRO VINTAGE

We needed the amenities of our modern condominium complex-but that didn't stop us from completely transforming it, in two period styles!

2 mins

BUNKS & built-in beds

Bunk beds and bedroom built-ins have lots of history-and they're not just for kids.

1 min

Hideaway Bed Ideas, ca. 1930

This page comes from the catalog \"More Home in Less Space,\" published by the original Murphy Door Bed Company.

2 mins

Eastlake Galley

The 1886 house is a Victorian Revival jewel box, all in just 1700 square feet.

2 mins

Beat the heat - In this time of weather extremes and power disruptions, it's important to learn from the past as we think about the future.

In this time of weather extremes and power disruptions, it's important to learn from the past as we think about the future.

8 mins

Rescuing Old Furniture By Refinishing

Sometimes the finish is just too far gone and the old piece demands a refresh to make it attractive and usable. Here's one success story.

3 mins

Common Door Problems

An introduction for do-it-yourselfers to reading a balky door and taking steps to fix it

3 mins

art space

CREATIVE PROBLEMSOLVING BRINGS FINESSE TO A MINNEAPOLIS ROW HOUSE GUTTED IN 1979, BLENDING HISTORIC ELEMENTS AND MODERN USE IN 1200 SQUARE FEET.

3 mins

the unabashed Maximalist

This home at the top of a San Francisco row house is a kaleidoscope of colors and textures. Every piece has a story to tell.

3 mins

A SUMMER RETREAT PRESERVED in the Catskill Mountains

Theatrical and yet as cozy as a camp, the Victorian house that sat vacant for a decade was remarkably intact.

3 mins

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Old House Journal is a leading magazine for owners, restorers, and admirers of old and historic homes. The magazine provides a wealth of information on restoration techniques, architectural styles, and historical research, as well as advice on home maintenance and renovation.

Old House Journal was first published in 1973, at a time when many old and historic homes were being demolished or neglected in favor of new construction. The magazine was created to provide a voice for those who were passionate about preserving and restoring these important structures. The magazine also provides in-depth coverage of architectural styles, with features on everything from Victorian homes to mid-century modern. One of the unique features of Old House Journal is its focus on historical research and documentation.

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