Architecture

Picture rail is old school but useful. Lets you hang art without putting holes everywhere. What It Is Trim piece running around the room near...

Historic homes have gotten complicated with all the restoration techniques and preservation rules flying around. As someone with extensive experience in historic architecture, I learned...

Witches stairs. Alternating tread stairs. Weird looking but they work. What They Are Each tread is cut to half-width. Alternating left and right. Step with...

Historic homes have gotten complicated with all the restoration techniques and preservation rules flying around. As someone with extensive experience in historic architecture, I learned...

Skim coating walls. For when they’re too rough for paint. Here’s the process. What It Is Thin layer of joint compound over entire wall surface....

Understanding the Unique Architectural Feature: Witch’s Window Vermont’s picturesque landscapes and historic homes often reveal intriguing architectural features. One such curiosity is the witch’s window....

Historic homes have gotten complicated with all the restoration techniques and preservation rules flying around. As someone with extensive experience in historic architecture, I learned...

Historic homes have gotten complicated with all the restoration techniques and preservation rules flying around. As someone with extensive experience in historic architecture, I learned...

Understanding Picture Rail Molding: A Functional Design Element Picture rail molding is a versatile architectural feature. It’s a horizontal strip of molding typically mounted high...

The Balloon Frame: Revolutionizing Construction The balloon frame, a construction system that played a crucial role in the development of building techniques, fundamentally transformed house...