Old House Journal Magazine - November/December 2016

In this issue

ANNUAL AWARDS & FAVORITES ISSUE!

Victorian Cottage - Awesome design, modest house.

Budget Renovations PLANNING FOR Kitchens & Baths.

HOW TO AVOID: PAINT BUILDUP/MAXIMIZE CLOSET SPACE/HANG WALLPAPER.

PLUS! what to repair, what to replace - COMMON-SENSE PRESERVATION.

A Cottage All Grown Up

Beautifully imagined and carefully edited, the 1886 house is a Victorian Revival jewel box, all in 1700 square feet (and that includes the basement).

4 mins

Bedroom Basics

Give your sleeping space some love by freeing wedged dresser drawers, creating a new closet  layout, and hanging a pretty printed wallpaper.

4 mins

Inviting and Efficient

This Colonial-style kitchen is an OHJ reader favorite; is it the warm patina, or that display of redware?

2 mins

The Decorated Bathroom

Although the room’s layout is typical, deft choices in flooring, lighting, and decorating made it a period piece.

2 mins

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Old House Journal Magazine Description:

Old House Journal is a leading magazine for owners, restorers, and admirers of old and historic homes. The magazine provides a wealth of information on restoration techniques, architectural styles, and historical research, as well as advice on home maintenance and renovation.

Old House Journal was first published in 1973, at a time when many old and historic homes were being demolished or neglected in favor of new construction. The magazine was created to provide a voice for those who were passionate about preserving and restoring these important structures. The magazine also provides in-depth coverage of architectural styles, with features on everything from Victorian homes to mid-century modern. One of the unique features of Old House Journal is its focus on historical research and documentation.

By subscribing, readers will have access to the most comprehensive coverage of old home restoration available, making Old House Journal an essential part of any restoration enthusiast's library.