DesignSTL
Cut from the Same Cloth
“Turkey Tracks” is a 19th-century quiltmaking pattern that has the appearance of little wandering feet. Patterns like the tracks, and their traditions and myths, have been passed down through the generations, from their frontier beginnings to today, where a generation of makers has embraced the material as a means of creating something new. Olivia Jondle is one such designer. Here, she’s taken an early turkey track-pattern quilt, cut it into various shapes, and stitched the pieces together, adding calico and other fabric remnants as needed. The result is a trench coat she calls the Pale Calico Coat. Her designs are for sale at The Rusty Bolt, Jondle’s small-batch fashion company based in St. Louis. —SAMANTHA STEVENSON
3 min |
January/February 2021
Old House Journal
Wood Working
Five handy, high-quality devices make carpentry jobs go smoothly.
1 min |
January - February 2021
Old House Journal
Glasgow School in the Bathroom
A tutorial in bracing color and geometric, stylized forms.
2 min |
January - February 2021
Old House Journal
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 |
January - February 2021
Old House Journal
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 min |
January - February 2021
Old House Journal
The Tradition of Burnt Wood
An ancient Japanese method for finishing woodwork was adapted by bungalow builders, and it’s back in style.
4 min |
January - February 2021
Old House Journal
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 min |
January - February 2021
Old House Journal
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 |
January - February 2021
Old House Journal
Arresting Hardware
Salvaged icebox hinges make new cabinets look like vintage equipment.
3 min |
January - February 2021
Old House Journal
ASK OLD HOUSE JOURNAL
ASK OLD HOUSE JOURNAL
2 min |
January - February 2021
Old House Journal
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 min |
January - February 2021
Old House Journal
Vision for an Old House
This hands-on couple have been reading OHJ since its newsletter days. Their forever project is an exemplary unmuddling that took them 22 years. Now the 1880s Queen Anne house is a showpiece in their New Jersey neighborhood.
7 min |
December 2020
Old House Journal
unmuddling well done : the PROCESS
The biggest project in our 1790 farmhouse would be the kitchen, located in a narrow extension between the original house and the barn (now a garage and bedrooms). The connector, which was there by 1830, probably held a woodshed and summer kitchen. The 1970s owners added a bump-out; another renovation came in the 1990s. By now, the remodeled extension detracted from the integrity of the historic house.
8 min |
December 2020
Old House Journal
Cottage Style for a Kitchen
Nostalgic details belie the room’s efficiency and storage capacity.
2 min |
December 2020
Old House Journal
A REMARKABLE COMEBACK FOR A BEAUX ARTS BEAUTY IN ST. LOUIS
Built in 1896, the brick and terra-cotta Beaux Arts mansion needed new systems and repairs. Most remarkable is the addition of period murals and stenciling by the current owner, herself a fi ne artist and accomplished seamstress— who’s worked on the house since its centennial in 1996. Almost everything in the house had survived, or is antique.
5 min |
December 2020
This Old House Magazine
SAVE THIS OLD HOUSE
SAVE THIS OLD HOUSE
2 min |
November/December 2020
This Old House Magazine
Save energy, save money? Maybe...
Reducing energy use is always a good thing. But not every energy-conserving strategy is guaranteed to reduce your overall costs. We take a look at some common misconceptions.
3 min |
November/December 2020
This Old House Magazine
Queen for a New Day
This Old House takes on a timeworn but beautifully crafted Queen Anne, adding on, opening up, and piecing back together the details that make it special
3 min |
November/December 2020
This Old House Magazine
Just Right
Not too big, not too small, a 1920 Cape Cod–style cottage proves a perfect fit for a design-minded homeowner with the vision to tailor it to her needs
5 min |
November/December 2020
This Old House Magazine
Before + after Light touch
One family’s goal in renovating their formerly dark, closed-off galley-style kitchen? Open up and let the sun shine in
2 min |
November/December 2020
DesignSTL
The Power of Neighbors
In a year that’s brought life-altering challenges at home and abroad, community is the bright spot in our everyday lives.
10+ min |
November/December 2020
DesignSTL
NEIGHBORLY ACTS
Small gestures make a big difference.
2 min |
November/December 2020
DesignSTL
WHAT WE'RE WEARING NOW
The coronavirus pandemic has influenced how people think about getting dressed for the day. For many, relaxed comfortable clothes have taken on greater importance, whereas others have maintained preCOVID wardrobes in an effort to foster a sense of normalcy and hope. We photographed eight men and women from a variety of backgrounds and spoke to them about their style and shopping habits. For each, clothes provide a sense of continuity in unsettled times.
2 min |
November/December 2020
DesignSTL
DAILY DELIGHTS
Tom Brackman, the unofficial mayor of Waterman, on beautifying his neighborhood
3 min |
November/December 2020
DesignSTL
Moving Up
Why some who want an addition choose to lift and move their homes instead
3 min |
November/December 2020
DesignSTL
Vacation Dreamin'
How a St. Louis couple turned a stay-at-home summer into a thriving small business
2 min |
November/December 2020
DesignSTL
FRESH START
Whitney Kenter finds Zen in a remodeled Midcentury ranch.
5 min |
November/December 2020
DesignSTL
For the Record
The latest social media craze isn’t just for teens. It’s also an opportunity for design professionals.
2 min |
November/December 2020
DesignSTL
Welcome to Wonderlland
Page Pardo left a career in law to live the rustic life with 200 animals.
3 min |
November/December 2020
Cottages and Bungalows
Merriment in the Mudroom
A stylist gives us her tips on bringing festive charm to an otherwise forgotten zone.
1 min |