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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 17, 2012
  • May 21, 2026

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This app provides practical advice and inspiration for restoring, renovating, and decorating homes built between 1700 and 1960. It features how-to articles, photography, design guidance, and reader stories, along with digital editions and an archive of past issues.

Restoration and renovation advice
Decorating guidance
Digital magazine editions
Archive of back issues
How-to articles
Photography and design inspiration
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What's New in Old House Journal

8.5.14

May 21, 2026

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly. This update includes: • General performance improvements

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Old-House Journal February-March 2012

This annual Arts & Crafts interactive issue explores the history of Arts & Crafts fireplaces and two bungalow restorations, plus offers practical advice for creating cove molding, repairing vintage door chimes, and removing trim.

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User reviews

Overseas

I live in Australia and we don’t have as much refurbishing as I would like to see. Reading this journal helps me think of the possibilities for my place. And I know if I can’t get something in Australia I can get it in the US or Europe. Thanks for the help.

Again?

So this year you don’t even provide a link to purchase a subscription renewal when I try to give you money. Do you even test your programming? 2019 app development fail...
At least you are consistent at being unusable year after year

the last time your app updated it took 4 months and countless emails, posts and stalking to get my subscription to work and here we go again. Fire your developers cause they have failed you and you are failing me. Back to paper
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Great magazine, wish the app let us read it.

There have been long term issues with this app which I’m hoping will NOT push this app to join Magster, a truly awful digital management system. This app consistently requires me to repurchase issues I already own, then says, “You already own this issue. Would you like to receive it again for free?” That is a minor annoyance. Lately it allows me to purchase issues but not read them. It keeps throwing me out. That is much more serious. Please repair this.
PS. Thank you for keeping old issues available for purchase, something Magster would limit.
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Don't waste your time or money!

Add me to the growing list of dissatisfied customers, for all of the reasons mentioned by the other reviewers who came before me. I received the same customer "service" myself(after trying dozens of times to restore my purchases):

1. First, OHJ ignores my initial email.

2. After some more haranguing on my part, OHJ replies back by passing the buck off to Apple/iTunes.

3. I then contact customer support at Apple, wherein I am informed that this is an OHJ in-house problem, and I need to contact OHJ again.

4. And, here we are. I'm out 17 bucks and my subscription doesn't expire for another 8 months.

I have been a long-time subscriber to the print edition of OHJ and have always been very satisfied with the response of their customer service team. I'm not renewing this subscription.
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Poor service ZERO STARS

I have subscribed to Old House Journal for at least the last 3-4 years through this app. Since the upgrade I have lost my prior purchases and back issues I purchased separately. As others have stated poor customer support. Why is it my responsibility to PROVE that I previously purchased subscriptions when your "upgrade" has prevented me from obtaining access to my subscription?
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FAQ

What is Old House Journal?

Old House Journal is a digital magazine that offers practical advice for restoring, renovating, and decorating houses built between 1700 and 1960. It includes how-to articles, photography, design guidance, and reader stories.

What is included in a subscription to Old House Journal?

A one-year subscription to Old House Journal costs $16.99 and includes eight issues of the magazine, plus one issue each of New Old House, Arts & Crafts Homes, and Design Center Sourcebook. A one-month subscription is available for $2.99.

Does Old House Journal offer a free trial?

Yes, a one-year subscription to Old House Journal includes a one-month free trial. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited when a user purchases a subscription.

How can I manage my Old House Journal subscription?

Subscription management, including turning off auto-renewal, can be done by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

What is the age rating for Old House Journal?

Old House Journal has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

How often is Old House Journal updated?

The app was last updated on January 21, 2026, with version 8.6.0. The magazine itself provides regular issues as part of the subscription.

What kind of content can I expect in Old House Journal?

You can expect useful how-to articles, beautiful photography, hands-on techniques, design guidance, and reader stories focused on repairing, restoring, updating, and decorating historic homes.

Does Old House Journal have ads?

No, Old House Journal does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers subscriptions for its digital content.