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- Rehabilitating Interiors in Historic Buildings Identifying interior elements; how to rehabilitate historic interiors; protecting interiors during work.
- Baby, You've Got Style New looks for the nursery
- Roofing Practices to Avoid Roofing practices to avoid
- Prettiest Painted Places in America Winners of the second Paint Quality Institute Contest
- Choosing Exterior Paint Schemes Explore the basic theories of color selection, and check out some great examples.
- Wrap-around porch on a budget Turning a ''Plain Jane'' into a Victorian charmer
- Do-It-Yourself (with help) Lady on the Level teaches customers to do their own remodeling
- By the sea Easy decorating tips on creating a coastal retreat
- Outdoor decorating Picket fences add charm, showcase landscaping
- First Impressions Transform your hallway or entry from catchall to charming
- Ideas for painting wood floors Get on your hands and knees and use your creativity to produce a floor with personality!
- Paint & decorating ideas Seasonal decorating ideas for forgotten hallways, lost landings
- Holiday decorations "Turn the table" on everyday settings with a little paint and creativity
- Structural Pigmented Glass Part 2 Part II: Tim Dunn, The Oman of Vitrolite
- Design: Stained glass Antique or new, stained glass provides privacy, adds color and texture to rooms
- Faking it Stained glass imitations have been around long enough that they're now historic
- Mission: Modern In the world of tile inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, everything old is new again.
- Beadboard Renovation Adds Classic Detailing Beadboard is a mainstay in many old houses, lending a classic yet casual look to kitchen cabinets and ceilings. This fun accent element is now moving throughout the house, from the bathroom to the front porch ceiling. Here's how to blend beadboard into your next home renovation.
- Home furnishing trends for 2006 Eclectic, mix-and-match styles are in ... just as they were more than a century ago.
- Reproduction Furniture Historic licensing is a growing trend in furniture, paints and more.
- Decorative painting New brushes on old techniques
- Architectural Character: Identifying the Visual Aspects of Historic Buildings Use this story to identifying the visual aspects of historic huildings as an aid to preserving their character.
- Creating a Craftsman A 1915 St. Paul home is returned to its Arts and Crafts roots
- Craftsmanship Shapes Arts and Crafts Style Homes Want a glimpse of the character of an Arts and Crafts home? Here's a look at what defines this housing movement.
- Federalist Style Adds Details Curious about the Federalist housing style? Here's a look at what defined this important style and time period.
- Japanese Style Exudes Tranquility Looking for a tranquil household setting? Consider the Japanese style, with its minimalism and Zen focus.
- Classic Comfort at the Ranch Looking for relaxed, one-story living? Try the classic ranch style with its long profile and comfortable floor plan.
- Add Old World Style with Corbels and Brackets Looking for the perfect architectural element to accent your house? A few well placed corbels and brackets can add an interesting Old World look.
- Renovate an Arts and Crafts Kitchen Want to retain the period look of your Arts and Crafts kitchen? There are many ways to renovate and incorporate designs from this important time period.
- Tudors Exude English Tradition The upscale Tudor housing style is derived from the grand palaces of England. Here's a look at what defines this classic style.
- Simple Shaker Style Looking for a house with clean lines and fine quality craftsmanship? The Shaker style has been charming home owners for a few hundred years.
- Getting Creative with Ceiling Renovations Here's how to bring a true sense of elegance to your house with unique ceiling renovations.
- The Glories of a Basement Basements offer plenty of flexible space for family fun and entertaining.
- Old House Renovation: Creating The Grand Foyer If you're wondering how to give your house added style, start with the foyer. A renovation in this highly visible spot can create a grand entrance.
