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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pew House, 1939
Wright's Pew House on Lake Mendota in Wisconsin recalls the architect’s famed Fallingwater, but on a more modest scale. It found its steward.
A Greene & Greene House Restored
An early, more modest commission is brought back from neglect.
Bungalow-Era Comebacks
Arts & Crafts motifs 1900–1930 — tiled fireplaces, built-ins, colonnades, nooks, tapered piers — are back in style.
DIY Refinishing of Victorian Doors
OHJ reader and blogger Gina Bellous describes her method for refinishing the historic Eastlake-style doors she came to collect.
Original Woodwork in Old Houses
Staircases, mantels, wainscots, inglenooks, and more: a quick review of some outstanding examples shows that historic woodwork is a treasure-trove of design ideas.
Restoring a House of Wood and Stone
As soon as they turned into the driveway, these serial restorers knew the house would be theirs. Part English cottage, part Arts & Crafts rustic, it has a playful ambiance.
New Bath for a Foursquare
Restoration is ongoing at this notable house in Spokane, Washington—but the primary bath is done!
Fixing the Bullnose on a Concrete Step
Do this, not that, when repairing the broken edge of a masonry stair step.
New Life for Old Hardware
With the right approach, you can restore old hardware—whether through soaking, scrubbing, or polishing—giving it a fresh look while preserving its original charm.
Installing Wainscots
Wall finishes in wood, beadboard; using salvage; raised-panel repairs.

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