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Share successes, pinpoint puzzling problems, detail delightful design, even tell a ghost story or three about your pre-1900 house. View Discussions

Proper Paint Color For Fixed Window 2 Replies

Started by Diana. Last reply by Diana 14 hours ago.

Making Wood Shutters 11 Replies

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wallpaper dilemma 8 Replies

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Introducing our old house -- with lots of questions! 27 Replies

Started by Mimi. Last reply by Ken Aug 26.

Restore plaster vs. veneer plaster vs. drywall 3 Replies

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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

Bouncy Floors 7 Replies

Started by Shelley. Last reply by jane 7 hours ago.

Type of Wood?

Started by Cassie Marshall 9 hours ago.

Appraisals for Old Homes 7 Replies

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Smart vents

Started by Peg Barton Aug 30.

Mystery box above the porch: would a Shingle Style house have had two widow's walks? 11 Replies

Started by Cat Wood. Last reply by Phil Aug 25.

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

Post WWII Ranch House Windows

Started by Cynthia Lu Jul 15.

Washing cabin exterior on lakefront 6 Replies

Started by Red Queen. Last reply by Red Queen Jun 30.

Going to renavate entire Dormer Attic.. 1 Reply

Started by Bob Brown. Last reply by jane Apr 29.

Photo preservation project 1 Reply

Started by Demetra. Last reply by jane Apr 21.

Parquet Flooring Question 5 Replies

Started by Brad Shipton. Last reply by Brad Shipton Feb 5.

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

SW Duration paint

Started by Kathy Keen 14 hours ago.

Help on Trim/Frame/Sash color choices 6 Replies

Started by Hope Straw. Last reply by Kathy Keen 14 hours ago.

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