Amy R. Hughes
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Fast Fixes for Flea-Market Finds
A salvage expert shares eight simple spruce-ups for secondhand wood, metal, and painted pieces—no refinishing required
What's Their Story? Facade Fragments
Learn the history behind shapely architectural ruins
What's Their Story? Fireplace Summer Fronts
Cover up ashes and more with these practical beauts
How to Shop a Salvage Yard
Find old house parts with unique flavor
13 Ideas for Creating Garden Retreats
Transform a patch of green into an outdoor destination with these fresh upgrades
14 Design Ideas for Pleasant Patios
Now's the time to fling open those doors and transform even a simple patio
Salvage Yard Treasure Hunt
Salvage yards are a gold mine of vintage house parts. The TOH crew shows how to separate the gems from the junk
Ingenious Upgrades for Your Outdoor Rooms
Porch, patio, and deck upgrades that will make you glad you stayed at home.
How to Make a Shutter-Door Ironing Cabinet
Use these louvered or paneled wood beauties to give your home's exterior classic character, or repurpose them as rustic indoor accents
Paint-Color Ideas for Craftsman Houses
Earthy and attention-grabbing hues best suit this style from the early 1900s