Gillian Barth
How to Build a Zinc Tabletop
Evoking pre-World War II metal bar tops that could take a beating, tables finished in zinc develop a charming patina as they age
Bath Chandelier Dos and Don'ts
Dress up your bath without creating a safety hazard
Beat the Heat Outdoors
Enjoy your yard—despite soaring temperatures—with this cooling technology
Create an English Cottage Kitchen
Period-look appliances and hard-wearing, time-tested finishes add English-cottage charm to this kitchen
Create a Farmhouse-Fresh Breakfast Nook
Simple furnishings and soft blues and grays with butter-yellow accents infuse this space with cheerful charm
Could You Be Allergic to Christmas?
Sneezing and congestion might not be the signs of a seasonal cold but rather a reaction to holiday decorations
Weatherproof Your Outdoor Decorations
Make sure your lights and more make it through the holidays
Create a Festive Farmhouse Dining Room
Vintage furnishings set the stage for a homey holiday spread. Here's how to re-create this welcoming feel using thrifty finds
Create a Glam Hollywood Bath
These readers traded sweat equity for high-end fixtures and finishes that evoke the silvery glitz of 1930s Tinseltown. Here's your ticket to transforming your bath without the movie-star price tag
10 Uses for Coins
Spare change has other uses than living in jars and getting traded in for cash