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r/Oldhouses
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For all your Old Home needs. Post DIY, find architectural styles, document historical preservation and restoration in your area, nerd out on building styles, see utilities and services progress with time, Everything old and residential.
Notice: This subreddit is not actively monitored, so the posts here are only a small subset of what exists on reddit.
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Question regarding old wood trim
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Beautiful wood in an interior door
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Clawfoot tub/shower curtain nightmare!
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Blown-in insulation and the possibility of knob-and-tube wiring
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A question post for old house owners with younger families busy lives, and limited resources.
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How can you determine whether an interior wall can be taken out, or if it will compromise structural integrity?
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What decade was this style of sink popular? I find them installed in a lot of houses ranging from the 30s to 70s. I'd love to know when they were popular
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What does this mean, and how bad is it? This is an external wall of the house, and this area is behind a bathtub.
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Is there a good reason to leave this carpet runner on the stairs? I feel like the stairs would look way better without it, but maybe I’m missing something.
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Does anyone have any advice or information about leather doorknob covers?
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What style architecture is our house in the low country of South Carolina? Materials were from 1840s church, house was built in 1940s
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Can anyone tell me what these mail-like pegs on my old windows are for?
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Freehand drawing I made with ink pens, markers and colored pencils of a wonderful 1889 home. Hope you enjoy! :)
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Does wood siding contract and bang in the cold like vinyl does?
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I bought this… to fix this (swipe). Now I’m second-guessing myself. Is this the right tool for the job?
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Can you help me with my mental state?
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Options to overcome lighting/electrical limitations in old homes?
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What’s the quickest/easiest way to fix this closet up so that I can start storing clothes in it?
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What is the best secondary heat source to install, with minimal impacts to visual/historic character?
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So my house is pretty outdated and i would like to know where i can purchase a door knob like this to replace the broken one I currently have places. Ideas?
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How to save on utilities for first time house renters? Seeking tips!
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Painted wallpaper pulled away from plaster. Is this normal?
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6th Christmas in our circa 1873 beauty
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Inspired by u/ejhUPS post on their new front door... thoughts?
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How to make an old house cozy