11 Old House Books the Community Swears By
The community-vetted old house books worth owning, grouped by topics home owners care about: understanding Old Houses, keeping them working, & design inspiration.
Old House Care
Maintaining, repairing, and preserving an old house — the practical work that keeps beauty and patina from becoming a burden.
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.
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.
My Slate Tile Floor Disaster: What the Restoration Specialist Found
I called a stone restoration specialist when my master bathroom slate tile floor looked terrible after install. Here's what he found, the DIY fix, & the old house rule I learned the hard way.
What You Need To Know Before Installing Slate Floors
Questions to ask before, during, and after your slate install. Find the right contractor, slate vs. porcelain, & what to do if something goes wrong along the way.
Make it Gorgeous: Slate vs Porcelain in a Historic Homes
Choosing between slate & porcelain tile for a bathroom in an older home isn't just looks. It's balancing "just right" materials that also work for modern living.