Amy R. Hughes
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
How to Spot a Fake Antique
Amy Hughes, author of Salvage Style, offers her hard-learned tips for telling the genuine article from an impostor
What's Their Story? Windowed Cottage Doors
Add period flair designed for the working class to your curb appeal
What to Bring on a Salvage Shopping Trip
Pack these 17 items for your next shopping adventure
What's Their Story? Cast-Iron Tub Feet
Furniture-like bathtub feet were most elaborate in the 1890s—the peak of the Victorian era