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Description OLD HOUSE JOURNAL – AUGUST 2016 Language: English Format: PDF Category: House & Interior & Garden The editorial focus of this magazine is on restoring, maintaining and decorating homes built before 1950. The magazine provides practical, step-by-step articles on rehabilitation, preservation and restoration for both professionals and knowledgeable homeowners. Its editorial content includes technical and how-to articles, reviews of architectural and period decorating styles, old house restoration case histories, product reviews and evaluations, readers' hints and tips and sources for hard-to-find products and materials. Old-House Journal is written for people who are passionate about restoring, renovating, decorating and maintaining America's wealth of old homes in a manner faithful to their architectural heritage. Its readers look to the magazine for authoritative background on homes of all architectural styles—from the earliest, Colonial-era houses, to Queen Annes and Craftsmans, to houses built in the mid- to late-1950s (anything 50 years or older is covered). OHJ is published 6 times a year, and gives readers the education, resources, tips, and inspiration to tackle and enjoy every step of the restoration process. OHJ’s readers look forward to a mix of topics in each issue, from historical overviews, expert how-to’s, and first-person restorer experiences, to technical articles offering a wealth of background and advice, to product reviews. Whether restoring an old house is a dream or a reality, many OHJ readers hold on to each issue to refer to again and again. OHJ began 35 years ago as a grassroots, reader-generated publication, and is still open to contributions from its readers. These can include Old-House Living pieces as well as problem-solving articles. One recent example profiled a reader’s decision to install a farmhouse-style sink in her turn-of-the-century Long Island kitchen, and the challenges she faced in making it happen. About the House: Up-to-date information on the latest events that old house enthusiasts won’t want to miss (conferences, home tours, exhibits) as well as a look at old-house related topics in the news, helpful resources for homeowners, book reviews, and a timely maintenance tip. Ask OHJ: Editors and expert contributors answer old-house related questions submitted by readers. Historic Properties (formerly Swaps & Sales): A marketplace for old houses around the country, filled with color photos and descriptions. Historic Retreats: A visit to a historic building that highlights the architectural significance of the destination. Old-House Insider: A photographic tour of a professionally restored house with text that outlines the techniques and products used to make it happen (includes a breakout section of products and resources). Old-House Living: The longest-running section; a profile of an old-house restorer, and the personal story of their house project. Old-House Toolbox: One of the magazine’s experts reviews a tool essential for a specific old-house repair, and offers tips for buying the right one. Period Products: The latest in contemporary products that are either exact reproductions or interpretations faithful to a specific architectural style or theory. Remuddling: A tongue-in-cheek look at a house that’s been remodeled with no attention paid to matching the ‘updates’ to the original architecture (aka the old-house equivalent of Glamour’s Fashion Don’ts). Features: Each issue contains a mix of articles, including how to’s (in-depth lessons on restoring old-house details); historical overviews (a look at how and why certain old-house features came into being); technical stories (a broad look at a subject—like energy efficiency, or bat-proofing a house—that offers readers a starting point for doing it themselves); style articles (an in-depth look at a particular architectural style) and restorer stories (a personal look at one family’s restoration project). For example, the April issue featured an informative, photogenic article on decorative Victorian-era shingle patterns; stucco repair at a historic mansion; an in-depth lesson on using epoxy glues; a historical and visually rich overview of clay tile roofs, including a list of maintenance tips; an architectural perspective on Ranch houses; a how-to on repairing soffits; and a profile of a Chicago couple that saved a mid-century house from the wrecking ball. Sharing Widget |