Everything here comes from life in our 102-year-old house and the decisions we make while living in it. From the fun stuff — paint, wallpaper, hardware, lighting — to the not-so-fun — foundation, electrical, plumbing, and everything else we have to fix. What we tested, what we'd buy again, how to keep it all watertight, and what we'd tell you to avoid.
Auctions can be thrilling, and they open the doors to finds you might never see in your neck of the woods. Here's what to know about shopping, bidding, and shipping your vintage & antique wins, with only the fun kind of drama.
You don't need a gallery budget to fill an old house with original art. Here's where to find art just right for you: from thrifted frames to auction wins, and plaster-wall approved ways to hang it.
You don't have to choose between comfort and Old House character; you just need to know how to make the stealthy "live modern" upgrades that won't ruin the patina you love.
Our Jack & Jill bathroom shared by two bedrooms has original chrome handles and faucets. Can we still love the living brass lighting and cabinet hardware. 100% YES.
The community-vetted old house books worth owning, grouped by topics home owners care about: understanding Old Houses, keeping them working, & design inspiration.
An old house ceiling fan is a sizing and a wiring decision even before it's a style one, Everything to know, so you can cool your classic room with confidence.
How to choose cabinet hardware that works in Old Houses without expensive reorders — get the right hardware, size pulls to the drawer, settle the finish, & sample before you order.
Old House metal care takes knowing your metals & how you want to handle patina. Here's your care guide for polish to patina.
Knobs vs. Pulls is one of design decisions that seems easy until it's time to make it. Understand the rules to make cabinet hardware choices you'll never regret.
A labor-of-love roundup of the nine Old House wallpaper styles that shine in a pre-1940 house. An inspiration room to prove each one, a paper I'd hang, and every tool you need to DIY it with confidence.