Amy R. Hughes
Vintage Radiators 101
Vintage iron radiators offer comfort on a cold day and style year-round in new and old houses alike. Learn more in the quick guide.
Ingenious Upgrades for Your Outdoor Rooms
Porch, patio, and deck upgrades that will make you glad you stayed at home.
How to Turn a Salvaged Sink Into an Outdoor Bar
They look great and work even better, but did you know a vintage kitchen sink can also improve your social life? Here’s how to turn an old sink into a unique and functioning outdoor bar.
Repurposing Vintage Newel Posts
Learn how to use the vintage wooden posts to support a new staircase, prop up a counter, or dress up an entryway.
Quartz Countertops: Buying Guide, Costs, and Care
With the look of natural stone, minus the maintenance, quartz countertops give granite a run for its money.
Turn a Porch Into an Outdoor Room with Shutters
Install shutters outdoors to create this character-filled look
Create a Rock-Garden Patio
Get this look! Learn how adding a rock garden and fire pit can give your yard a lift
42 Ideas for the Perfect Outdoor Space
It’s time to throw open your doors and enjoy life alfresco. Turn even the simplest patio, porch, or deck into an inviting open-air retreat
What's Their Story? Stained-Glass Windows
Learn about what these colorful windows bring to houses
What's Their Story? Iron Window Guards
Learn the history of the embellished security features