Restorations

A 1980s Condo Goes Retro Vintage
Creative problem-solving brings finesse to a Minneapolis row house gutted in 1979, blending historic elements and modern use in 1200 square feet.
FHB Podcast Segment: Repairing an Old Home While Maintaining Its Integrity
Learn about different approaches to making updates and repairs to older homes with historic charm.
Seven Ways to Remove Paint
From 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.
Breathing New Life into Original Windows
Allied Window and Beacon Hill Restoration work together to successfully tackle the toughest restoration projects.
Restoring Polychromed Light Fixtures
Tips on refreshing vintage, painted light fixtures—with sensitivity and respect.
Rescuing Old Hardware
Whether it’s already in your house or picked up at a flea market, vintage hardware almost always needs help.
Period Kitchen for an Arts & Crafts House
Suzie Van Cleave designs an interpretive kitchen for a 1913 bungalowin Milwaukee.
Preserving a Greek Revival Farmhouse
Efficiency, solar power, and a sensitive kitchen for an 1830s house in New York.
Historic Preservation Month 2025
Join us as we celebrate our country’s diverse and unique heritage during Historic Preservation Month.
Preservation Meets Today’s Tastes & Modern Lifestyle
Honoring preservation isn’t the same as historical restoration and it doesn’t call for living in a museum interior.

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