Historic Preservation

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A Two-Phase Seismic Retrofit

How do you prep a 1930s-era building for the next ‘big one'? By reinforcing... More

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Preserving a Stone Retaining Wall

How pouring a new reinforced concrete retaining wall behind the old one was the... More

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Not-quite Historic Preservation

When a hidden note was discovered on an old plaster wall, special skills were... More

Double-Decker Porch Restoration

This three-rail balustrade preserves the home’s character while meeting local code... More

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A Clearer Understanding of American Trimwork

To learn about the parts and pieces that make up the range of traditional American... More

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Repairing a Bungalow Balcony

Replacing a beam is usually straightforward, until you have to also comply with... More

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Treasure From the Deep

Read editor Roe Osborn's tale of how he came to own some old-growth ebony. More

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Ornamental Tin Ceiling Panels in a Historic Home

A Vermont craftsman retrofits a water-damaged ceiling with decorative tin panels... More

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Repairing Plaster Walls in a Historic Home

Learn how father-and-son plaster experts Ron and William Bisson restore damaged... More

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A Close Look at a Mighty Little Shack

In part 2 of his "Dune Shack" blog, JLC editor Roe Osborn tours the structural and... More

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