Old House Journal

Our Favorites Issue

In this year-end issue, we bring you reader favorites and extra pages filled with beautiful and helpful products. The issue was put together interactively: All year, social-media views, Likes, and comments weighed into what we decided to shoot and ultimately feature.

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