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Restoring the Abiah Taylor House
It took careful archaeological detective work to reproduce original details for this historic home in Pennsylvania's Brandywine Valley.
Podcast Episode 143: Get Rid of That Scary Knob-and-Tube Wiring
The pitfalls of old house wiring, rotting retaining walls, and poorly installed shingle siding
Podcast Episode 142: How Do You Rebuild Homes to Survive Hurricanes?
A priest from Florida asks the Fine Homebuilding editors for advice on how to repair his heavily damaged church so that it can better weather the next big coastal storm.
Rear Window House
Edward Ogosta remodels his home to include a strictly minimalist addition.
Preservation Carpentry Keeps Craft Alive
As preservationists, these craftsmen employ time-honored carpentry techniques to achieve historical accuracy in pre-20th century homes.
Coaling Station Reuse
A naval structure finds a new purpose as a Maine guest house.
Formal, Federal Boscobel
This historic house, now a museum, is an outstanding example of the Federal style of American architecture.
Podcast Episode 113 — Bringing Back Oakum
Radiator covers, mantels, brick walls, trimwork, whole-house design, and the Solar Decathlon.
Keep Craft Alive: Jon Day, Restoration Carpenter
"I take jobs that a normal contractor looks at and says, ‘Oh, gee … I’m not sure.’ "
Podcast Episode 108 — Restoring a Historic Craftsman
Stud finders, fiberglass batts, energy efficiency, cedar siding, rafters, and storm windows.

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