Victorian

A Summer Retreat Preserved in the Catskill Mountains
Theatrical yet as cozy as a camp, this Victorian house that sat vacant for a decade was remarkably intact.
Breathing New Life into Original Windows
Allied Window and Beacon Hill Restoration work together to successfully tackle the toughest restoration projects.
Historic Preservation Month 2025
Join us as we celebrate our country’s diverse and unique heritage during Historic Preservation Month.
Restoring Restmere
A historic music festival provided clues as this Italianate villa, designed by Richard Upjohn, was brought back from the brink.
DIY Refinishing of Victorian Doors
OHJ reader and blogger Gina Bellous describes her method for refinishing the historic Eastlake-style doors she came to collect.
How a Pro Replaces Columns
Upgrading the footings and columns that support a girder beam is an opportunity to level out the floor above.
A Barber Queen Anne Victorian
A serial restorer brings back a George Barber-designed 1895 Queen Anne in Vermont.
Designing a Vintage Bath
Five rules to create a period-inspired bathroom with antique and reproduction items.
Carriage-House Conversion
A renovation of a late-1800s carriage house brought to back to life a building that had sat abandoned for decades.
Mansard-Style Home, Part Two
Featured here is the renovated original part of a circa 1890s Second Empire Mansard style house. The once single-family home was remodeled into two private and spacious apartments. The footprint…

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