You have decided to change the knobs and pulls on your kitchen or bathroom cabinets or furniture. Changing cabinet hardware is a great and inexpensive way to update the look. But…
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Vintage trunks are a popular design element in today’s homes whether used strictly for decoration or a more functional purpose. These beautiful old pieces are much in demand and found…
The garden shed . . . it is no longer just for tools and lawn mowers . I recently read an article that stated a garden shed is a must-have…
Urethane millwork is a great alternative to traditional wood millwork and a popular choice when restoring, remodeling or for new construction. Urethane millwork has the look of plaster or wood…
Have you ever wondered about the various design styles you hear the experts talk about on the television home restoration shows? What are the various architectural and furniture styles and…
Today’s homes and buildings have many doorways with various types of door knobs and decorative and functional door hardware. You pass through many doors each day of various styles. The…
Many in the building trade consider the door hinge, like the wheel, one of the greatest inventions in history. And while it is hard to trace the exact time door…
Table slides are used to open and close a table to add a leaf This handy table accessory has been around since 1889 when Watertown Table Slide Company began in…
With spring now in full swing across most of the country, it is a good time to consider replacing storm or screen door hardware. Screen doors and storm doors provide…
Victorian style is perhaps the most recognizable of all design styles. The term Victorian architecture generally refers to many styles that emerged in the period between 1837 and 1901, during…