Retro Renovation
Remodeling, decor and home improvement for mid century and vintage homes
We help you remodel and decorate your home in mid-century and vintage style.
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or your bathroom
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Open Thread: What makes for a good “niche” blog and a blog “co...
Joe and Nikki’s retro wedding at the Doo Wop Museum, Wildwood, NJ — ...
EVERYONE tells Guy & Rosanna to update their 1960s time capsule– but ...
Retro Renovation readers’ Charlotte road trip...
Open thread: What made you happy about your house this summer?...
Midcentury-miniature design for Barbie, from Maryann Roy...
“Cooking Up a Retro Revival” in Eugene and Portland, Oregon...
Judi and Joni: “Rulers of their Barbie Universe”...
Congratulations to Kevin and Meredith R. — the winners of our Found Object...
Last day to vote for our Found Objects Found Art winner!...
Reader Kevin solves the Twin-Sister Mystery...
Vintage 1960s Latvian book plates – Lisa’s found art...
Vintage Pig Mania, Yahtzee – and family game night … Judi’s en...
A vintage Firestone Stereophonic Hi-Fi — our final contest entry...
Vintage teen advice – Joe’s entry...
Grandmother’s vintage medic case – Kristin’s entry...
Finds from the estate sale for your house – Pat’s entry...
Atomic style, vintage Waring blender and ice crusher – Barbara’s ent...
Retro cooking style – Kymmery’s entry...
A vintage cookbook just like Mother’s – David’s entry...
Grandmother’s treasures – Ann’s entry...
A vintage Georges Braque poster from 1953 – Jill’s entry...
A vintage art nouveau lamp – from dumpster-diving (literally) Laura...
Vintage styrofoam Magi-Cups – Chay’s entry...
Anthropomorphic vintage lollipop containers – Kim’s entry...
Antique Kokeshi dolls – Kevin’s entry...
Vintage negligee sets – Anita’s entry...
“Reserved for a private function” vintage sign – Connie’...
Mint-in-box vintage Hi-Snack plates – Jane’s entry...
A vintage TV light combined with a goldfish bowl – Barbara’s entry...
A victorian shadow box used at funerals – Catz’s entry...
Vintage polio vaccine brochures, cake toppers and more — Tikimama’s ...
A vintage Cape Cod dollhouse – saved from a dire fate: Julie D’s ent...
Vintage fly fishing display art – Michelle’s entry...
Vintage ashtrays from vacation spots – Jean’s contest entry...
A vintage Beauty Queen cabinet label – Retropink57’s contest entry...
A vintage plastic crystal cake plate – Elizabeth’s 2nd entry...
A vintage Drinking Lucky Bird – Sophie’s contest entry...
Vintage candle holders atop the Magic Chef stove – Jill S’s contest ...
A child’s toy lost behind the aqua dryer – Shawna’s contest en...
Found Objects…Found Art Contest: Entry blitz for the next 10 days...
A vintage mannequin found by a dumpster diver – Carlos’ entry...
Saving dad’s vintage letter sweater – Amy’s contest entry...
A mid century Australian wall sconce – Retroppo’s contest entry...
Vintage Mother Goose coloring book – Meredith H’s entry...
Keepsakes from our mother-in-law — Renee’s entry...
The magical frog – Adam’s entry...
A vintage flapper photo featuring grandma – Meredith R’s contest ent...
A boyhood jar of nails…and racy S&P shakers – Ellyn’s ent...
Found Objects… Found Art contest: Get your entries in by Sunday...
Vintage license plate – Stephen’s entry...
Tiny porcelain animals – Rachel’s contest entry...
Hot antiques and collectibles for 2009 – an interview with Mitzi...
Original house plan and manuals – Susan’s entry...
1967 GE range user manual – Elizabeth’s entry...
A vintage guest book history – Catherine’s entry...
A vintage sputnik clock – a dumpster diving contest entry from jsnugbear...
Architectural drawings found in the basement – Bill’s entry...
Destiny-initialed bar set – Sputnik Sandi’s entry...
A fridge door becomes a work of art – Kate’s entry...
A vintage shoe shine kit — our 2nd contest entry...
Our first entry in the Found Objects…Found Art contest...
Our RetroRenovation.com “bibles” – 2nd prize in our annual con...
“Found objects…Found art” — our 2nd annual Retro Renovat...
Merry Retro Christmas – Reader Slide Show...
Merry Retro Christmas...
Puddletown spots some great interiors in Bye Bye Birdie...
The first retro renovation kaffee klatsch...
BE SAFE / RENOVATE SAFE!
Get informed and be aware about the environmental & safety hazards in old homes, materials and products. #1 RULE: Consult with your own properly licensed professionals. More info:
See our Be Safe/Renovate page
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EPA asbestos website
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EPA lead website
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U.S.F.A. – fire safety
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