How to Confidently Choose a Fountain Pump Replacement
After five years of nonstop work, the fountain pump finally quit. Here's how to choose a fountain pump replacement that actually fits your fountain — and the one I'm buying.
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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.
How to Choose Gorgeous Old House Wallpaper (Without Regrets)
Old House Wallpaper is Period Correct. Period. Hot take: you can't design a room that really works for you until you've really lived in the space.
Done in a Day: 15 Energizing Old House Glow Ups
The Old House projects worth doing. They change how your house looks and feels without a contractor, a permit, or a full weekend.
Cabinet Hardware Refresh: How to Beautifully Update Without Replacing
Before you order all new (or new-to-you vintage) cabinet hardware for your Old House, consider some DIY-friendly ways to use of existing pulls and knobs. Save money, reuse what's already in place and get some amazing design results.
Backplates: The Hardest Working Cabinet Hardware in Beautiful Rooms
Backplates aren't just decorative — they solve real cabinet hardware problems. Here’s exactly when a backplate earns its place, and which ones work in an old house.
Best Ceiling Fans for Old Houses: 14 Breezy Beautiful Picks
The wrong ceiling fans turn a great old house design into builder-grade miss. Here's how to find a fan that earns its place.
Vintage-Style Light Switches for Old Houses + the Look for Less
Vintage-style light switches for old houses: the push-button, brass and knurled switches we use at Rosemont, plus Buster + Punch alternatives that cost less.
5 Bathroom Mirrors That Make Your Old House Bathroom Shine
The mirror width, placement height, and single vs. double vanity rules. A sizing guide for "just-right" bathroom mirrors in your old house.
The Power of Good Mirrors in Great Rooms: An Old House Lover’s Guide
The wrong mirror undoes everything else in an old house. Here's what works, what doesn't, and where to find vintage mirrors that actually belong.
How To: Update Your Old House Bathroom Vanity
In old house renovations, replacing everything leaves you with a design that feels less authentic. This bathroom vanity redo focused on updating, not replacing.