All How-To Topics

Restorations

Viewing 1 - 9 of 9 results
Sort by: Sort
Singular Details

Rebuilding the cornice of the Octagon house

Beneath the Surface at Montpelier

An inside look at the restoration of a house that made history

James Madison's home is almost finished—again

What started as a simple roof-framing repair turned into years of history lessons and headaches.

Modern techniques restore a historic houseOnline Membership Required

There's no point in living in the past, so use these techniques to bring an old structure into the present

New Life for Old Double-Hung WindowsOnline Membership Required

With new weatherstripping, weights, pulleys, and ropes, you can improve performance without compromising historical authenticity

Salvaging old trim for reuse

Learn how to pry trim from walls without damaging either one  

Re-creating Victorian TrimOnline Membership Required

Complicated profiles require custom knives, but installation is a cinch

Fitting Kitchen CabinetsOnline Membership Required

How to fit and fasten cabinets to wavy walls and floors

Installing Crown Molding

Upside down and backwards is the secret

Viewing 1 - 9 of 9 results
Become an Online Member Today