On your last trip to the architectural salvage yard, you doubtless saw scores of antique sinks, windows, and at every turn, balusters. Most often made of wood, these spindles once supported the ...

Could you confidently say you know the difference between a balustrade, a banister, and a railing? No? Don't worry, neither could I. Sometimes, home design jargon can feel like a completely different ...

Hilary Farr, star of HGTV's "Love It or List It," is no stranger to working with spaces that feel stuck in a time warp, instantly making visitors feel like they traveled back to the past (but not in a ...