Old House Journal

Old House Journal is the ultimate resource for people passionate about restoration and historical homes. Now it’s available through FHB.

Restoring Polychromed Light Fixtures
Tips on refreshing vintage, painted light fixtures—with sensitivity and respect.
Rescuing Old Hardware
Whether it’s already in your house or picked up at a flea market, vintage hardware almost always needs help.
Mortising a Hinge without a Router
Do this, not that when working neatly with a chisel, a good option for mortising a hinge.
Laundry and Pantry in One
A mixed-use room is tied together by good design and a shot of happy color.
Period Kitchen for an Arts & Crafts House
Suzie Van Cleave designs an interpretive kitchen for a 1913 bungalowin Milwaukee.
Preserving a Greek Revival Farmhouse
Efficiency, solar power, and a sensitive kitchen for an 1830s house in New York.
Timeless 1920s Colonial Revival Kitchen
This handsome suite of rooms was outfitted by a history-inspired cabinet-making company celebrating a big anniversary.
What to Know When Buying Kitchen Cabinetry
You might find that options are confusing, and that quality and pricing are all over the map. Here we’ll cover the basic categories of new cabinets—and help explain why custom or limited custom could be the right fit for your home.
Preservation Meets Today’s Tastes & Modern Lifestyle
Honoring preservation isn’t the same as historical restoration and it doesn’t call for living in a museum interior.
10 Budget-Savvy Renovation Tips
These nuggets of wisdom will help you renovate and decorate without spending a fortune.

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