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Conference 7.286::home_work

Title:Home_work
Notice:Check Directory (6.3) before writing a new note
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Created:Tue Nov 05 1991
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2100
Total number of notes:78741

5.0. "The Old-House Journal" by ELUDOM::CLARK () Thu Nov 21 1985 03:27

I strongly recommend that anyone contemplating restoration or repair of an old
house immediately subscribe to The Old-House Journal.  It is a monthly newletter
containing a wealth of information about "restoration and maintenance techniques
for the pre-1939 house."

You can get a 1-year subscription to the OHJ by sending $18 to:

	The Old-House Journal
	69A Seventh Avenue
	Brooklyn, NY  11217

Since the articles cover topics somewhat at random, you'll probably want
to order a bunch of back issues ($14 - $18 per year, $98 for all issues
from 1976 to the present).  You won't regret the purchase.

The OHJ also offers a yearly Buyer's Guide Catalog which lists suppliers
for almost any item you'll need for restoring your old house.  This guide
costs $10.95 for subscribers and $13.95 for others.

-- Ward
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5.1KEEPER::MALINGThu Nov 21 1985 20:294
I also highly recommend OHJ.  And it's not just for old houses!  Much of
the information applies to new or middle aged houses, too.

_Mary
5.2TONTO::EARLYFri Nov 22 1985 11:4415
Great!

Do either of you have a copy of the now out_of_print "Dating Old Houses"
?


It is a 64 page summary put out by the OHJ, and since it was produced, the
information was not fully reproduced in the paperback version of "The
Old House Comependium" ... a real source/help/advice etc. book for anyone
fixing up "old" houses . (old = 1740 thru 1950).

I particularly need the variations in construction practices between 1790
and 1890, for foundations, post_and_beam fabrication, rooms, and windows.

						Bob
5.3borrowing or buying OHJ back issuesRTL::WILPOLTThu Jun 29 1989 14:1813
OK, you've sold me on OHJ, and I haven't even seen it.  I'll start
subscribing.  

I'm wondering if any of you local pack-rats would like to lend or
re-sell (some of) your back issues to a cheap-skate like myself.
 (Sure, I know I can order them from OHJ.)

I'll also check local libraries to see if any of them have issues 
that can be borrowed.

--carrie
(Nashua, NH; Westford, MA).
5.4Nashua LibraryKAYAK::GROSSOFri Jun 30 1989 17:452
The Nashua, NH library has a nice collection which you can sign out.
5.5ISLNDS::NIKITASWed Jun 12 1991 12:256
    Does anyone have the phone number to order the Old Home Journal?
    
    Thanks,
    Tom
    229-7639
    
5.6212-555-1212ODIXIE::RAMSEYPut the Environment FirstThu Jun 13 1991 12:235
    
    Calling information, they gave me the phone number:
    
    	718-788-1700
    
5.7"What about us Southeners"HSOMAI::HILLFri Jul 12 1991 16:565
    Anyone know if this journal would include houses in other regions
    besides the northeast. 
    
    /fhh
    
5.8OHJ - not just the northeastSEESAW::PILANTL. Mark Pilant, VMS SecurityFri Jul 12 1991 17:218
RE: .7

    Yes it include other regions.  Old House Journal is mainly concerned with
    houses built prior to (I believe) 1940.  In fact, they had an interesting
    article recently about the restoration of a southern plantation "house"
    (i.e., mansion).

- Mark
5.9A Hearty Supporter of OHJ 'backissues' and Magazine.AHIKER::EARLYBob Early, Digital ServicesMon Jul 15 1991 11:4328
re: 10.7 -< "What about us Southeners" >-

>Anyone know if this journal would include houses in other regions
>besides the northeast. 

    Yes, most definately. OHJ covers the entire US. The only caveat, as 
    .8 says, is that the houses be old.
    
    Just a nit. I may be wrong, but I believe there have been several
    discussions about the Craftsman Bungalows (1940 - 1946?).
    
    In any event, based on my own personal experience, if you plan to do
    any major work on an older house (Victorian era or before), I
    recommend getting the whole set of reprints, with Index, from 1980
    to 1989. It has been a constant source of information.
    
    My only negative comment, is that the Index does not cover
    everything, nor does it specify the  'dominant' articles.
    
    I have been annotating my own index, as I discover 'un-indexed'
    articles of interest to me. Browsing through the reprinted articles
    is almost as much fun as browsing through an old house. It seems no
    matter how many times I've been through it; there are still things
    to be found.
    
    -Bob
    

5.11Help with "Old House Journal"ELWOOD::OBRIENFri Sep 06 1991 12:3818
    
    
    	I am in the process of remodeling my house. I will be adding
       a new front porch to the House and I saw the exact one I want
       to build in the July/Aug issue of the Old House Journal. It
       was on a House that was for sail in the back of the Mag. the
       house is from somewhere in Nova Scotia. It is a Cape style home 
       with a simple but nice front porch. My problem is this, I saw it
       at the Library and now that issue is gone. I need a picture
       of it to show my builder. Could some one out there who has
       this issue please photo copy this picture and send it to me
       via inter office mail. I have tried to find the issue other
       places but no luck. I am located in Shrewsbury, my mail stop
       is SHR3-2/X27.
    
    	Very gratefull in advance
    	     Mike O'Brien
    
5.10UpdateCSCMA::M_PECKARspinning that curious senseThu Jun 18 1992 19:359
The info in a previous reply containing a phone number is no longer correct. 

OHJ has moved to good olde Massachusetts, and its new number is 508-283-3200.

They can also be reached toll free at: 800-234-3797, and their current 
subscription rate is $24/year...

Mike