Restorations

New Life for Old Hardware
With the right approach, you can restore old hardware—whether through soaking, scrubbing, or polishing—giving it a fresh look while preserving its original charm.
A Kominka Comes West
Thanks to an international effort to preserve traditional Japanese homes, an old timber frame is rebuilt in Oregon.
A Transitional House in St. Louis
A couple restores a Late Victorian house full of fabulous woodwork, incorporating Arts & Crafts design.
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How a Pro Replaces Columns
Upgrading the footings and columns that support a girder beam is an opportunity to level out the floor above.
A Barber Queen Anne Victorian
A serial restorer brings back a George Barber-designed 1895 Queen Anne in Vermont.
A Decorated Interior Endures
This house in Hunter, New York, offers a genuine example of high-style wall and ceiling decoration ca.1920.
A Period Inspired Kitchen 1910-1920
In Portland, Oregon, an unusable kitchen and remodeled pantry are sympathetically reimagined with elements of the 1910s.
Architectural Salvage in Atlanta
This super-organized salvage store is a worldwide resource for owners, architects, and set designers.
Restoration Mistakes & Wins
From plumbing failures to environmental near disasters, OHJ staffers dish on our worst and best moments.

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