Old House Journal – August 2025
Features
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Designing the Perfect Garden Gate
The gate may be decorative or provide privacy and security. Whether in wood or metal, it should complement the house.
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Old House Air-Sealing Basics
Look high and low to find and plug air leaks that cost you money and comfort.
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A Grand Rescue on the Coast
This 1892 Queen Anne house, never remodeled but long neglected, gets upgrades from new foundation drainage to picture rails reinstalled.
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Preservation and Renewal for a Classic
The architecture and period details are intact in this 1912 house gently reconfigured for family living today.
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Natural Simplicity
A few elements of design, deftly handled, brought a Mid-century glass house back to its better self.
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A Postwar Comeback
Serial restorers bring a neglected, plan-built 1948 Ranch all the way back, mostly with their own labor.
Article
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Invisible Repairs to Hardwood FloorsThe key is finding boards that match and installing them with care.
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Seven Ways to Remove PaintFrom scrapers to power strippers and infrared lamps, there are several methods for removing stubborn paint, each with different costs, time requirements, and health-safety considerations.
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Replacing a Damaged ClapboardUse an oscillating multitool to remove and replace the cracked section.
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