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reader open threads

Open thread: Did you “Listen to your house” before making any changes?

1970s christmas ornament

Photos of your retro holiday decor — 400+ images already here!

vintage-lightolier

A vintage Lightolier for my dining room — Finish What You Started Week #5 weigh in — Upload your photos, too

brown vintage stove in dumpster

Open thread: Preserving midcentury homes and features — how to know what to keep?

octagon and dot tiles in the bathroom

“Finish What You Started” Week #4 weigh in

Reader Giveaway: Chalkware mermaids from Cats Like Us

retro wallpaper in the kitchen

“Finish What You Started” Week #3 weigh in

Kate's green front door

“Finish What You Started”: Week #2 weigh-in

walter crane's lion and dove illustration turned into a poster

Reader giveaway: Win a Walter Crane Lion & Dove poster from Bradbury & Bradbury

tree damage $$$

Costly and unexpected expenses from owning a home — share your experiences

vintage day of the week dish towel

TGIF from KY: What are you doing this weekend?

Open thread: What is your longest-running, unfinished house project? 2010 edition

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