Armstrong Flooring reintroducing its famous #5352 pattern in 4 colorways — nationwide availability later this year
The most popular resilient floor pattern of the 20th Century — is now coming back as a player in the 21st Century! Yes, in what’s..
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Where to buy mid century style medicine cabinets made new today
Where to find mid century style medicine cabinets made new today? Over time, we’ve heard from more readers with tips, and some old suppliers exited the..
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7 authentic vintage countertop laminate designs still available today
Are you interested in using an authentic vintage laminate design for your bathroom or kitchen countertop? Over the 12 years I’ve been blogging, so called..
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Steel kitchen cabinets — 4 places to buy them made new today
Where to buy steel kitchen cabinets made new today? I get the question fairly often, so decided to update my research on companies making steel..
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Major Update: 28 companies that sell concrete breeze blocks — 75+ designs!
I did mega-research to find all the companies -- nationwide -- that make & sell breeze block. There's even a place near me, in Schenectady!
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One-stop shopping guide to finding a Retro Refrigerator
I recently did a bunch of work to create a one-stop shopping guide to finding a retro style refrigerator (or true vintage). << Check it..
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Barkcloth fabric — 155 designs from 6 companies available today + vintage, of course!
Barkcloth is a wonderful fabric for making curtains and pillows for midcentury homes and tropical home tiki bars too. In this update to my original..
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36 places to find 4″ x 4″ ceramic bathroom wall tile in vintage colors
Here's a big update on where to find 4 x 4 inch (or approximately) ceramic field tile in real colors, typically for your bathroom renovation.
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Metal counter edges — 6 places to buy them + more tips
Where to find metal counter edges for retro kitchens — countertop edging in steel, aluminum and even faux laminate edging? I have made a new,..
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Make a resolution to: Be Safe and Renovate Safe!
Lead — in lots of places Asbestos — in lots of places Electrical and Other Fire Safety Glass Safety Window Treatment Cord Safety Latches Radon..
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Home renovation “The Hard Way”: Do you really have what it takes?
Welcoming 2019, here’s the story that is my Retro Renovation new year’s tradition: Sage (haha) advice … err, warning… kind of summing up the bumpy..
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84 original retro midcentury house plans — that you can still buy today
Do you want to build a midcentury modern or midcentury modest house from original plans? It is indeed possible: via the library of 84 original..
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1959 reproduction Dishmaster sunburst faceplates — black and gold design now available
The second reproduction faceplate — made from original 1959 dies — for the Dishmaster M-76 is now available: It’s a second “Sunburst” design in black..
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Dishmaster Imperial kitchen faucet face plates — made from original, 1959 tooling — available again
Amazing exciting news: Authentic Dishmaster Imperial M-59 faceplates for today’s Dishmaster M-76 kitchen faucet are available, made again — new. They come from THE SAME..
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Renovating a midcentury kitchen: 12 key resources to help get you started
Ten years of Retro Renovation, and I have oodles of kitchen renovation research, design and inspiration stories in the archives, including some that feature mega-lists..
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Better Homes and Gardens’ 1961 Decorating Book — 432 pages — reissued !
Howdy, hudee, here’s a great gift idea: A reissue of the 1961 classic, Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book: How to Plan Colors and Furnishings That..
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Window shutters: How to choose the right size & more tips from landscape architect Ted Cleary
Decorative window shutters are a great way to add timeless curb appeal to a midcentury houses with traditional (rather than atomic) styling. Since summer is..
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Retro Renovating for resale when you already have a quality — but wrong-dated — kitchen
Readers Kate and Tom recently asked how to approach a Retro Renovation of their 1960s kitchen — which was updated by previous owners in 1990s style —..
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15 midcentury modern and retro style bathroom vanities — built new — great ideas!
Does your midcentury bathroom need a new vanity — but one that looks like it’s always been there? Christine’s all-new “1962” bathroom got me to..
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My new Dishmaster M-76 kitchen faucet — backdated with a vintage faceplate and circa-1948 lever handles
So our circa-2005 kitchen faucet pooped out after 10+ years of heavy use. It wouldn’t swivel easily anymore. I am sure we could have ordered..
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Accordion folding doors from 4 companies — including 3 that have been in business for decades
Accordion doors: They were highly touted back in the day as a space-saving and room-hiding innovation. And, I think they most definitely can have their..
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