April 15, 2025 Restoring Polychromed Light Fixtures

Tips on refreshing vintage, painted light fixtures—with sensitivity and respect.

April 15, 2025 Rescuing Old Hardware
Whether it’s already in your house or picked up at a flea market, vintage hardware almost always needs help.
April 15, 2025 Mortising a Hinge without a Router
Do this, not that when working neatly with a chisel, a good option for mortising a hinge.

Window Glazing with Traditional Putty
Discover the benefits of using linseed oil–based products when glazing and finishing window sash.
Strategies for Making an Old House Airtight
There are lots of ways to minimize air leakage and improve energy efficiency, even in an older home.
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.

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