Restorations

Restoring Polychromed Light Fixtures
Tips on refreshing vintage, painted light fixtures—with sensitivity and respect.
Preserving a Greek Revival Farmhouse
Efficiency, solar power, and a sensitive kitchen for an 1830s house in New York.
Timeless 1920s Colonial Revival Kitchen
This handsome suite of rooms was outfitted by a history-inspired cabinet-making company celebrating a big anniversary.
English Arts & Crafts Sensibility at Rumford Hall
Additions made to this 1879 house strengthened its English Arts & Crafts motifs as a lucky history of stewardship continues with the current owners.
Tom Gensmer, Remodeler and Window-Repair Expert
This window and door expert is committed to repairing and restoring newer window systems to preserve their value and extend their lifespan.
Networking Happy Hour at JLC LIVE, Friday, March 28, 3PM-5PM at Booth 727
Come for craft beer and a panel discussion! Friday, March 28, 3PM-5PM at Booth 727 The event will feature a casual panel discussion featuring some of the crew that helped…
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pew House, 1939
Wright's Pew House on Lake Mendota in Wisconsin recalls the architect’s famed Fallingwater, but on a more modest scale. It found its steward.
A Greene & Greene House Restored
An early, more modest commission is brought back from neglect.
Original Woodwork in Old Houses
Staircases, mantels, wainscots, inglenooks, and more: a quick review of some outstanding examples shows that historic woodwork is a treasure-trove of design ideas.
Restoring a House of Wood and Stone
As soon as they turned into the driveway, these serial restorers knew the house would be theirs. Part English cottage, part Arts & Crafts rustic, it has a playful ambiance.

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