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Old Houses: Pre-1900
Share successes, pinpoint puzzling problems, detail delightful design, even tell a ghost story or three about your pre-1900 house. View Discussions
Replacement Radiators 3 Replies
Started by Bill Hendrickson. Last reply by Franz 4 hours ago.
What will you do about compact fluorescent lights? 40 Replies
Started by PStewart. Last reply by Jonathan Runaas 7 hours ago.
Share your old houses' hidden treasures and artifacts 33 Replies
Started by Jim Finley. Last reply by Jim Finley 15 hours ago.
Paint removal 23 Replies
Started by Linda Brown. Last reply by Shelley yesterday.
Folk Victorian or farmhouse?
Started by Jane Ranum on Thursday.
Old Houses: 1900-1945
Weigh in with restoration tips and questions, how-to projects, frustrating problems, and sterling success stories about the dazzling array of American house styles from the first half of the 20th century. View Discussions
Replacement Window Opinions 4 Replies
Started by Jonathan Runaas. Last reply by Jonathan Runaas 5 hours ago.
Adding a walk-in shower to my 1917 Craftsman 2 Replies
Started by Nick. Last reply by Nick 18 hours ago.
Arts and Crafts or Mission style radios? 5 Replies
Started by Nick. Last reply by Jonathan Runaas yesterday.
Insulating original windows 44 Replies
Started by Adrienne M. Last reply by McCall Emerald on Monday.
best way to refurbish interior woodwork and doors? 20 Replies
Started by Jill Perkins. Last reply by Bill Hendrickson on Monday.
Old Houses: Post-World War II
Ranch houses, split-levels, and other styles that blossomed at the mid-point of the 20th century are now historic in their own right. Share thoughts about newer houses from one of the most industrious periods in American history. View Discussions
'50s (probably) Vintage Stove - Any Interest?? 2 Replies
Started by Karan Andrea. Last reply by Karan Andrea yesterday.
Washing cabin exterior on lakefront 7 Replies
Started by Red Queen. Last reply by Atlantic GreenPro Feb 1, 2011.
paint brands form the 1940s 10 Replies
Started by betsy blakeslee. Last reply by betsy blakeslee Dec 27, 2010.
1950's Florida Vernacular 4 Replies
Started by susan k. cooper. Last reply by susan k. cooper Sep 17, 2010.
Post WWII Ranch House Windows
Started by Cynthia Lu Jul 15, 2010.
Old House How-To
Interested minds want to know! Share your best tips, tools, and techniques about the challenging task of restoring, renovating, or remodeling an old house. View Discussions
Have LOTS of wood to strip 4 Replies
Started by christian garibaldi. Last reply by Franz 11 hours ago.
Tung Oiling floors - need pointers 18 Replies
Started by Jessica Lemmon. Last reply by Nick 17 hours ago.
How to reopen a sealed/cemented fireplace fire box? 4 Replies
Started by Boz. Last reply by christian garibaldi on Wednesday.
Removing packing peanut 'insulation'? 22 Replies
Started by Jessica Lemmon. Last reply by Jessica Lemmon Jan 25.
SW Duration paint 15 Replies
Started by Kathy Keen. Last reply by Nick Jan 24.
Old-House Products
Use this room to ask questions and share discoveries about historically appropriate building materials and products meant for period homes of every kind. View Discussions
Wood Window Repair, Restoration, Fabrication 5 Replies
Started by Ken the Old House Guy. Last reply by Ken the Old House Guy on Wednesday.
Rainhandler 7 Replies
Started by Jeremy Graves. Last reply by Bill Hendrickson Dec 23, 2011.
awnings 7 Replies
Started by Richard Pryor. Last reply by dave jenson Aug 4, 2011.
Whole house fans ? 2 Replies
Started by Richard Pryor. Last reply by Leslie Molldrem Aug 1, 2011.
roof ridgeline terminators 6 Replies
Started by HK Harris. Last reply by HK Harris Jun 9, 2011.
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