Restorations - Page 13 of 13

Rebuilding a Federal-Period Fence

Meticulous shopwork and careful on-site planning recreate a local landmark.
Shingle Thatch

Steam-bent shingles, curved framing and wave coursing create a roof with character.
Roofing with Slate

Shingling with stone will give you a roof that lasts for generations.
Making Window Sash

How to do a custom job with ordinary shop tools and a router.
Renovation Metalwork

People who do renovation work or build rustic new houses are often in the market for black hardware -- hinges, latches or just ordinary nuts, washers and bolts. But the…
Remodel Plumbing

How to connect the new pipes to the old ones.
Veneer Plaster

Getting the look and texture of plaster on lath with gypboard and mud.
Classical Style in a Porch Addition

Tips from a restoration expert on deck construction, column building, and weatherproof design.
Patching Plaster

In the course of restoring several old homes I've come across a solution for filling cracks in sound plaster in lieu of removing for complete replacement. First, correct any structural…
Restoring a Porch

A fast, inexpensive method that doesn't require house jacks.

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