Remodeling

Rescuing Old Furniture by Refinishing
Sometimes the finish is just too far gone and the old piece demands a refresh to make it attractive and usable — here's one success story.
A 1980s Condo Goes Retro Vintage
We needed the amenities of our modern condominium complex — but that didn’t stop us from completely transforming it, in two period styles!
Eastlake Galley
The 1886 house is a Victorian Revival jewel box, all in just 1700 square feet.
Maine Addition
Elegant in its simplicity, the kitchen occupies an addition to a 1760s Cape.
Best Bath for a Flapper Girl
This bathroom offers a glimpse into the more glamorous past of an old house.
Brookside Evolved
A Colonial-era house expanded in the 1830s was restored by the removal of boxy 20th-century add-ons while the old dairy barn became a complementary living space.
Mastery of Restraint
A charming dwelling, one of three row houses built in 1790, is brought back to light and life.
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FHB Podcast Segment: Finding Hazardous Materials in a Fixer-Upper
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