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Beneath the Surface at Montpelier
An inside look at the restoration of a house that made history
Restoring Montpelier's Exterior
Preserverving a historic home brick-by-brick
Restoring Montpelier’s Historic Framing
Another chance for Montpelier's wood beams to shine
Montpelier's Walls Take Shape
A look at the lath walls and ceilings that make up James Madison's home
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 House
There's no point in living in the past, so use these techniques to bring an old structure into the present
Measuring Out-of-Level Floors
As a renovation contractor, I work mostly in old homes that require straightening (where possible). To find out how much a floor sagged from one corner to the other, I…
Sassafras Bath
Transom and interior windows let the sun shine into an accessible bathroom trimmed with a combination of durable woods.
Problem-Solving Electrical Boxes
Cleverly designed boxes can get you out of trouble quickly during rough-ins and retrofits.
Removing paint from brick
Q: My husband and I own a house built before World War I. We’ve done a lot of work to it, and there’s a lot more to go. Our next…

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