In this issue

KITCHENS & BATHS
Bold Glasgow School design figures into an Art Deco bathroom done with British tile.

Matching Interior Millwork
Need a period baseboard or a patch of crown moulding? Here are some answers, and a shop visit with a maker.

STUFF MY M-I-L SCREWED UP
An unusual hazard discovered in mom’s basement.

ARTS & CRAFTS DO-OVER

With generous living space yet a focus on the outdoors, an undistinguished cottage is rebuilt in the Craftsman tradition.

1 min

Glasgow School in the Bathroom

A tutorial in bracing color and geometric, stylized forms.

2 mins

MATCHING INTERIOR MILLWORK

If one lacks professional expertise, installing crown moulding, replacing missing bits of casing or trim around windows, and retrofitting lost baseboards may be an exercise in frustration. Especially when nothing in an old house is square! First learn about the role of trimwork, building up profiles, turning corners with mitered and coped joints, and what tools to use where.

5 mins

cutting corners

“Turning the corner” is easily the most challenging part of any moulding installation or repair. It helps if you aced geometry in high school. For all others, learn to use a miter box, preferably one with a clamp. More experienced? Upgrade to a compound miter saw.

3 mins

Wood Working

Five handy, high-quality devices make carpentry jobs go smoothly.

1 min

The Tradition of Burnt Wood

An ancient Japanese method for finishing woodwork was adapted by bungalow builders, and it’s back in style.

4 mins

STUFF MY M-I-L SCREWED UP

My mother-in-law is an active 83-year-old who still lives in her own home of many years. When we last visited, we were horrified to discover that she has hung a collection of disused and out-of season clothing on Romex electrical cable, which runs through the joists under the basement ceiling. Now we’re worried about other safety issues down there, too. —Anthony (and Julia) Wisniewski

1 min

Arresting Hardware

Salvaged icebox hinges make new cabinets look like vintage equipment.

3 mins

ASK OLD HOUSE JOURNAL

ASK OLD HOUSE JOURNAL

2 mins

A House unbungled

A couple embarks on the restoration of a diminutive house, aiming to reverse a mid-century Colonial style remodeling. Replacing one wall with a period colonnade lets light flow front to back.

2 mins

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