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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
What age / style / builder is our house? 2 Replies
Started by Craig Flaming. Last reply by PStewart 5 hours ago.
Screen Doors for an 1887 Colonial Revival house 3 Replies
Started by Eugene Abbondelo. Last reply by Annette K Weber 16 hours ago.
linoleum rug? 19 Replies
Started by juliann. Last reply by Annette K Weber yesterday.
fireplace question 9 Replies
Started by Grant Gustavsen. Last reply by Marlin Schorr on Friday.
Radiator cover
Started by psychochix on Wednesday.
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
Changed our minds and buying this one!!!!!! 18 Replies
Started by LindanEddie Jones. Last reply by LindanEddie Jones 1 hour ago.
Help: What type of house do I have? 15 Replies
Started by SarahC. Last reply by Will H on Thursday.
Can I find an ironing board? 2 Replies
Started by M. P.. Last reply by Marlin Schorr on Wednesday.
This is not a Victorian, right? 9 Replies
Started by Jessie Kaufman. Last reply by Sarah Felix Burns on Tuesday.
More photos of our old house 10 Replies
Started by Jessie Kaufman. Last reply by Marlin Schorr May 21.
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
Who knows the style of this home? 14 Replies
Started by LindanEddie Jones. Last reply by LindanEddie Jones yesterday.
Post WWII Ranch House Windows 9 Replies
Started by Cynthia Lu. Last reply by Sarah Felix Burns Feb 19.
'50s (probably) Vintage Stove - Any Interest?? 13 Replies
Started by Karan Andrea. Last reply by Jonathan Runaas Feb 13.
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.
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
Need input on resealing flat balcony roof/floor please. 7 Replies
Started by LindanEddie Jones. Last reply by James Olson 16 hours ago.
Des Moines Iowa Rehabbers
Started by Toni on Thursday.
dirt floor basement 11 Replies
Started by ralph ciardella. Last reply by lyn joy May 18.
Budgeting concerns for buying a project. 8 Replies
Started by Craig Tinker. Last reply by KenK May 5.
Anyone have experience installing mini-ducts air conditioning system? 1 Reply
Started by tracy. Last reply by Bill Rigby May 3.
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
Custom Fireplace Inserts? 1 Reply
Started by Lisa Dale Jones. Last reply by Karen Duke on Thursday.
Tankless or other hot water heater experiences 14 Replies
Started by Phil. Last reply by Andy Streenz May 16.
door sweeps? draft beaters? 9 Replies
Started by Richard Pryor. Last reply by kevin Feb 29.
awnings 8 Replies
Started by Richard Pryor. Last reply by Mark Reynolds Feb 25.
Wood Window Repair, Restoration, Fabrication 6 Replies
Started by Ken the Old House Guy. Last reply by Andy Streenz Feb 18.
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