Old House Journal
ADDING A CONSERVATORY
Opening up a small, enclosed room with a bank of Queen Anne windows created a sunny retreat that’s perfect for the 1888 house.
2 min |
July - August 2020
Old House Journal
Furniture Rescues
A self-taught artist transforms old furniture into unique, practical art.
2 min |
July - August 2020
Old House Journal
THE FOREVER HOUSE
A DIY couple help an already intact house embrace its age—and the new-old kitchen is an achievement!
4 min |
July - August 2020
Old House Journal
Revival Kitchen in a Queen Anne
With the look of a butler’s pantry full of built-ins, it’s family-friendly.
2 min |
July - August 2020
Old House Journal
The Case for Repairing Wood Windows
Jimmy Carter was President the first time I wrote an article like this one. I have no problem saying it all again.
2 min |
July - August 2020
Old House Journal
OUTDOOR LIGHTS
For the entry and landscape.
1 min |
July - August 2020
Old House Journal
Wood Working
Useful items for building, cutting, sanding, or repairing.
1 min |
July - August 2020
Old House Journal
GARAGES worth a tour
Here’s a look at recent garages, inspired by period houses, which make the most of new space.
4 min |
July - August 2020
Family Handyman
TOUGH TILE CUTS MADE EASY
An angle grinder does what other tools can’t
4 min |
June 2020
Family Handyman
TABLE IN A DAY
Peel-and-stick veneer makes it stunning and simple
7 min |
June 2020
Family Handyman
STAIN BLOCKERS: OIL-BASED VS. WATER
Like standard primers, stain-blocking primers provide good adhesion and help hide existing colors and repairs. But stain blockers promise something more: They seal in stains better than standard primers or paint.
2 min |
June 2020
Family Handyman
Handy Hints
Clever solutions from our readers
3 min |
June 2020
Family Handyman
Great Goofs
Laughs and lessons from our readers
2 min |
June 2020
Family Handyman
22 INSTANT HEATING & A/C FIXES
Even a beginner can solve common problems—and save money!
7 min |
June 2020
Family Handyman
Stuff We Love
Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear
4 min |
June 2020
Family Handyman
14 Common Plumbing Code Violations
A plumbing inspector helps you keep it legal
6 min |
June 2020
Family Handyman
13 Easy Auto Repairs
Simple solutions to save you money
6 min |
June 2020
Woodcraft Magazine
Outfeed: There's always one more
I was doing a little shop reorganization when I came across a coffee can with the label “MISC” written on its lid in my grandfather’s handwriting.
2 min |
June - July 2020
Old House Journal
Prepping for Exterior Painting
DIY, or hire a pro? Review these stages, all of which are crucial to a lasting paint job, and then decide.
3 min |
June 2020
Old House Journal
DESIGNING for outdoor spaces SITE PLANNING AND THE ARCHITECTURE
Site planning and a consistent architectural vision made sense of this unique double lot near the sea in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Architect Frank Shirley “integrated two properties and made this a special place to be,” the homeowner says. Outbuildings, two of them newly designed and built, are critical to the overall design, providing not only additional space but also protection from the street. New porches, formal elements of hardscape, and plantings tie it together.
3 min |
June 2020
Old House Journal
Reproducing HISTORIC Wallpapers
Wallpaper remains the quintessential room decoration. If you’re looking for a historic or specific pattern, be encouraged.
10+ min |
June 2020
Old House Journal
Exotic Comforts in a Master Suite
If the bedroom in your 1882 Queen Anne Victorian has a gilded ceiling, what is the bathroom like?
2 min |
June 2020
Old House Journal
The Siding Question
To refresh siding on your house, look for materials close to the original in cut, grain, dimension, and appearance.
3 min |
June 2020
Old House Journal
Collecting Enchantment
What if you bought a Victorian farmhouse and, endeavoring to learn about the period, became entranced? You might design Aesthetic and Rococo parlors, a Sheraton Revivaldining room, and a kitchen with Anglo–Japanese notes.
5 min |
June 2020
Old House Journal
Avondale Farm AN IMAGINATIVE REBIRTH
The ca. 1735 house was disassembled and rebuilt on a new foundation, a rescued 1742 banquet hall appended to it, an addition in Greek Revival style built for the kitchen, and a Maine barn added to the property.
2 min |
June 2020
Old House Journal
Chairs Become Dog Beds
A dog-loving couple create unique pet furniture.
2 min |
June 2020
Old House Journal
An Artful Approach FOR A 1755 COLONIAL
Attracting the right owners through subsequent generations, this Connecticut house remains true to its period.
4 min |
June 2020
Old House Journal
A UNIQUE RESCUE
This couple refurbished an “obsolete” duplex dwelling, built-in 1899 as factory-worker housing.
1 min |
June 2020
DesignSTL
Native Design
SUE AND ANDY LEAHY’S GARDEN IS A MAGNET FOR POLLINATORS AND PEOPLE ALIKE.
6 min |
May/June 2020
DesignSTL
Screened-In Comfort
EVEN WHEN ST. LOUISAN LISA GREER IS AT HOME, SHE PREFERS TO BE OUTSIDE.
2 min |