Old House Journal
the UNIVERSAL HOME
For many old houses, it would be difficult and prohibitively expensive to create accessibility throughout. That doesn’t mean we should ignore the commonsense principles of Universal Design when adding on or renovating—especially when it comes to the entry, kitchen, and bath.
3 min |
March - April 2020
Old House Journal
making their mark
LIVING IN AN OLD KENTUCKY HOUSE WITH A STORIED PAST.
4 min |
March - April 2020
Cottages and Bungalows
Daring to Dream
This small New Jersey cottage went from ho-hum to heavenly one DIY step at a time.
4 min |
April-May 2020
Old House Journal
Lights, Going Up!
Industrial-chic, oversize wall sconces can be made from repurposed elevator indicator lights.
2 min |
March - April 2020
Old House Journal
FROM AWKWARD TO STYLISH
A bump-up in rear roof height, a new kitchen, and upgraded interior trim turned our charm-deficient house into a livable home.
2 min |
March - April 2020
Old House Journal
A Bathroom – Art Deco & Barrier Free
Kathy Adamson had very specific ideas about what she wanted for her octogenarian mother’s bathroom.
2 min |
March - April 2020
Cottages and Bungalows
Bring on the Charm
Coastal meets farmhouse in this North Carolina home, where personalized touches give a new build all the charm and character of a vintage home.
5 min |
April-May 2020
Cottages and Bungalows
A Downsized Upgrade
This custom-built cottage in New Brunswick is a comfortable and calming oasis filled with collected memories and one-of-a-kind pieces.
4 min |
April-May 2020
Family Handyman
BEST INVERTER GENERATORS
Quiet, clean power on the go
4 min |
April 2020
Family Handyman
STUD FINDERS, SIMPLIFIED
With a little knowledge, choosing the right one is easy
3 min |
April 2020
Family Handyman
Choose the best CORDLESS JIGSAW
Cut the cord, keep the power
5 min |
April 2020
Family Handyman
CUSTOM SHUTTERS
The size, style and color you want—for less than the cost of plastic shutters
3 min |
March 2020
Family Handyman
A NEW WINDOW IN ONE DAY
It can be intimidating, but replacing a window is just a series of simple steps
5 min |
March 2020
Family Handyman
5 Amazon Echo Security Features, Tested
From monitoring the weather to controlling your smart home, Amazon Echo has hundreds of different skills.
3 min |
March 2020
Woodcraft Magazine
SUPER-SIMPLE CUTOFF CART
A two-sheet solution for short boards and sheet goods
2 min |
February-March 2020
Woodcraft Magazine
EDGING SHEET GOODS
How to hide that ugly core
3 min |
February-March 2020
Woodcraft Magazine
Rockin' RECORD STORAGE
Stash your wax in mid-century style with this simple mitered case
8 min |
February-March 2020
Woodcraft Magazine
AWL IN A DAY'S WORK
Toolmaking in a woodshop
3 min |
February-March 2020
Cottages and Bungalows
Polished, Pretty & Peaceful
An interior designer’s masterpiece is made even more magical during the holidays by an event designer’s creative vision.
4 min |
December/January 2019
Central Florida Lifestyle
Is Now a Good Time to Sell My Home?
What sellers can expect from Orlando’s housing market in 2020.
1 min |
January 2020
Old House Journal
ARTS & CRAFTS FOR 100 YEARS
The bungalow retained its original integrity, so our upgrades had to follow suit, and last.
2 min |
January - February 2020
Old House Journal
AN AMERICAN HOUSE The Essence of Traditional Wills in Vermont
Nothing captures American tradition like the respectfully modest, perfectly proportioned houses of Royal Barry Wills, the mid-century New England firm that specialized in Colonial Revival homes and reintroduced Cape Cod style.
3 min |
January - February 2020
Old House Journal
Keeping the Chimney Well-equipped and Safe
Liners, dampers, fire brick, and chimney caps all play protective roles in fireplace safety and comfort.
3 min |
January - February 2020
Old House Journal
A NEIGHBORHOOD FOURSQUARE
Despite good bones, the house built in 1900“was in very poor condition,” says Aaron Pempel, who’d long wanted to restore a rundown house. “The first floor had been used as commercial office space without a kitchen or bath; the second floor was residential.”Indeed, the interior was a forlorn mash-up, made worse by the building sitting vacant. The Nike executive had discovered the abandoned house in the same Northwest Portland (Oregon) neighborhood where he and his wife, Kristen, and their son live.
3 min |
January - February 2020
DesignSTL
ROOM TO GROW
An addition and new outdoor living space transformed a Midcentury ranch into a house that’s all about family.
4 min |
Jan/Feb 2020
DesignSTL
Family Fun
A backyard tree house built with children in mind is occasionally the domain of a “design nerd” dad and a mom eyeing it as a future she-shed.
2 min |
Jan/Feb 2020
DesignSTL
Heart of The Home
A dream use for one is a haven for many.
4 min |
Jan/Feb 2020
DesignSTL
Cara Dau Allen and Ryan Dau - DAU FURNITURE
Growing up, Cara Dau Allen and Ryan Dau weren’t involved with the family business.
2 min |
Jan/Feb 2020
DesignSTL
Tips For Creating Your Own Visual Memory Wall At Home
Picture galleries that integrate traditional works and children’s art allow mother of two maggie pearson to slow down time long enough to capture snapshots of her family as it grows. Here, she shares tips for creating your own visual memory wall at home.
3 min |
Jan/Feb 2020
DesignSTL
A Family Connection
ST. Louisans prove that it's ok to go home again.
3 min |