Restorations

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.
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.
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.
Preservation Terms to Know
The integrity of the house depends on owners respecting its language.
Incentives for Old-House Preservation
Your old home may qualify for substantial tax credits at both federal and state levels.
How To Research Your Home’s Past
Discover five easy-to-find resources can lead you to a whole new understanding of your old house.
Easements Explained
A historic preservation easement protects privately owned properties.
Outside In
The Arndt family found the mid-century house of their dreams — and life immediately got brighter.

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