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.
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Knobs vs Pulls: Know What Works for Your Old House Cabinet Hardware
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Get the Antique Mirror Look For Less
When the room is a little flat, mirrors add depth. Antique mirrors add something even more wonderful...Patina. In this post, how to get the look at home.