What we are reading this week about decorating and renovating old houses: An ongoing thread at My Old House Online is discussing cool artifacts unearthed during renovations. Above, an old photo and ...

The Colonial Revival hip roof takes shape and the foundation is opened for a garage door. Charlie and Tom Silva work in the attic, installing a hip beam and roof rafters to match the original roof.

Fire Chief Terrence Baudin explains how fire moves through balloon framed houses. Kevin O'Connor finds Richard Trethewey in the attic. Richard explains the use of the mini duct system to save the ...