If you live in a Victorian home or are considering purchasing one, take this couple's story into consideration. A small ...

Paint is about to get louder, warmer, and far more personal, and the rooms that still cling to yesterday’s safe shades will look tired almost overnight. Designers are already steering […] ...

In this series of articles on our Alameda architectural treasures, we most often explore Victorian-era homes, in particular the Queen Anne style. Historically, the Victorian-era is defined as the ...

The ash left in your fireplace is ideal for cleaning the soot it leaves behind on the glass doors. "For cleaning fireplace ...

Creosote creates a sour, sickly odor. Slow smoldering fires or the use of unseasoned wood can create “cool” smoke and a weak ...

The comfort of a flame remains timeless, but a newer approach to home fireplaces is turning heads thanks to easier upkeep and ...

In Ferrer's bedroom is a 1960s wall sconce by Max Ingrand, a custom rug by Mitchell Denburg and a bed upholstered in a Le ...

If restoring period features, you can always contact the Conservation and Heritage Departments of your local authority for ...