Old House Journal

The Original Restoration Magazine for people who are passionate about old houses to repair, rehabilitate, update, and decorate their homes; covering all classic American architectural styles,—from the earliest Colonial-era buildings to grand Victorians of every variety to Arts & Crafts bungalows and mid-century ranches.

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Old House Journal

A Wintry Mix • A white ground, feathery flakes, and icy drops make for year-round beauty.

Arts & Crafts at Home • Accents that enhance and define the bungalow era.

Heavenly Bungalows • Modest in size but oh so livable, these Arts & Crafts-era homes are filled with historic character.

BOLD DIY RESCUE FOR A 1941 COTTAGE • “I’m a crazy person”—that’s what I kept telling myself as I painted murals and stripped stubborn paint for weeks on end!

DESIGN

homey Craftsman Textiles today • RUGS, CURTAINS, PORTIÈRES, PILLOWS: THE USE OF TEXTILES IN THE ARTS & CRAFTS ERA MAKES A GOOD MODEL FOR THE WAY WE LIVE NOW.

THE WISHBONE CHAIR

Details of the Authentic Past • An Arts & Crafts living room in Denver, Colorado, ca. 1910–1920.

A Bungalow Basic, Well Done • This cheery room conjures the simple kitchens of the era.

RESTORE

living with PLASTICS anxiety • Plastics are ubiquitous in modern life. Even houses built long before vinyl caught on are now full of polymer-based products, from the hoses in pull-down faucets to plastic light switches. Now that we know exposure to certain plastics can be hazardous to human health, we need guidance on how to evaluate building products for potential impacts.

Plastic Free • These home products are made of timeless—and trustworthy—materials.

How To Remove Wallpaper • There’s more than one way to do it; try them all until you find what works for your situation.

STUFF A HOMEOWNER SCREWED UP

The Right Masonry Tool for Repointing

INSPIRE

the Dr. Mills house RESTORED • In rural Washington State, a dedicated couple bring back a 1912 bungalow that once had been the town’s hospital.

BOX BEAMS IN CRAFTSMAN HOUSES • DECORATIVE CEILING BEAMS ARE A COMMON ARCHITECTURAL MOTIF CA. 1890–1930

a hudson valley VERNACULAR • USING SALVAGED MATERIALS AND MINDFUL OF ITS ORIGINAL MEDIEVAL STYLE, THIS OWNER ADDED TO A 1938 STONE COTTAGE.

faded luxe IN A RETURN TO SAVANNAH • Residents of the Blue Ridge Mountains find their city home in a converted commercial building in beautiful Savannah, Georgia.

THE GULLAH GEECHEE CORRIDOR • ON THE REMARK ABLE PRESERVATION OF A CULTURE

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