Archive for November, 2012

From the practical lack of closet space and outlets to mysterious knocks, squeaks and vibrations, an old house has quirks. Can you love it, anyway?

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Pocket doors are disappearing from old houses and rarely seen in new ones, yet they are a great way to temporarily divide large spaces. It's a mystery.

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They don't make banisters like they used to. Today's banisters and newel posts are factory-made, not crafted as in days gone by.

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If your old house doesn't already have an historical name, there's nothing wrong with giving it one. Here are some ways to choose a relevant name.

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