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Restorations

Barn Reborn

Nea and Michael Poole transform a storied hay barn into a residence of distinction.
Classic Farmhouse… Views from inside and out.

This view of the North side of the farmhouse is one of my favorites. It shows the volume of the building and also feels like a timeless moment. …
Reproduction Period Homes

Edward and Linda Sunderland talk about what it takes to replicate Colonial-era houses.
Podcast Episode 154: Lead-Paint Removal, Cracking Drywall, and Moldy Siding

Several frustrated homeowners ask the Fine Homebuilding editors to suggest the best course of action for some common DIY dilemmas.
Podcast Episode 150: Why Do My Windows Sweat in the Winter?

This week the Fine Homebuilding editors discuss winter condensation, straw-bale homes, punky floor joists, rental-property remodels and more.
Podcast Episode 149: Farmhouse Insulation, Home Inspections, and Ductwork Details

The Fine Homebuilding staff gives their best advice for improving leaky board-and-batten walls, buying old houses, keeping HVAC systems within conditioned space, and safely venting gas appliances.
Architectural Archeology Informs the Restoration of a Centuries-Old Farmhouse

The Thomas Massey House illustrates the lengths to which architect John Milner goes to preserve historical buildings.
Abstract Effect

With a complete modern remodel, this bold red house in Portland, Oregon, was reinvented without altering its original form.
Bungalow Rebirth: 2 Historic Texas Homes Reimagined

A design/build firm modernizes two Austin bungalows with creative sensitivity to their historic neighborhoods.
Restoring the Abiah Taylor House

It took careful archaeological detective work to reproduce original details for this historic home in Pennsylvania's Brandywine Valley.