How we’re keeping a 1924 house warm this winter without replacing the windows or the boiler: find the drafts, seal them the old-fashioned way, layer the windows, and put the heat where we live. This post is for you if……
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Old House projects worth doing. They change how your house looks and feels without a contractor, a permit, or a full weekend.
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.
In old house renovations, replacing everything leaves you with a design that feels less authentic. This bathroom vanity redo focused on updating, not replacing.