Tag: Renovator's Toolbox

Most bathrooms are more forgiving; if a fixture gives out, any number of salvage replacements or new...

It is perhaps understandable that the term coffin corner has persisted as a bit of old house lore. â...

The early twentieth century fresh-air movement spurred an architectural trend of sleeping porches as...

One of the pleasures of walking Brooklyn’s streets is seeing the glorious brickwork in all its man...

Popular in nineteenth century homes, plaster ceiling medallions offer a visual transition and seat f...

Gorgeous tile, stained glass and deep claw foot tubs — the typical late-Victorian bathroom was lux...

The old light fixtures we see so often in Brooklyn townhouses that we think are original to the buil...

The humble wood frame house doesn’t always get as much love as the iconic brownstone in Brooklyn, ...

If you are lucky enough to live with a marble mantel or two, you may be wondering how to spruce up a...

Renovator’s Toolbox explores the materials, techniques and trends you need to know. It's th...