How to Choose Cabinet Hardware in Old Houses
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.
DIY
The small upgrades and old house projects we do ourselves in older homes — restoring, refinishing, and improving what you have instead of replacing everything.
Two Steps to Old House Metal Care: How to Get It Right
Old House metal care takes knowing your metals & how you want to handle patina. Here's your care guide for polish to patina.
Old House Wallpaper: 9 Styles for Rooms That Shine
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.
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.
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.
The Light Switch Product Roundup for Old House Lovers
The wrong light switch and outlet cover breaks your whole room's design rhythm. What to use instead: push-button, brass toggle, knurled metal, and ceramic options for pre-1940 homes.
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.