From authentic to transitional, art tile in early 20th century designs is easier to find than ever before. Some basic background can help narrow your search for the perfect tile.

To understand why the Palmer House is so special, you need only enter the lobby.

Mosaic floor tile patterns, from simple to elaborate, can be a great fit for old-house bathrooms.

Figured glass added beauty, light, and privacy to houses by fusing form and function.

When it comes to lighting bathrooms of the 1930s and '40s, you can't go wrong with a little Modern design.

Despite a failing roof and decades of damage, an Arts & Crafts home gets rescued and restored.

One of the hallmarks of the Victorian era was a desire to be noticed. It's a theme that repeated itself on every aspect of home furnishings of the day. Furniture was dripping in ornament, hardware was intricately incised, and buildings were adorned with every manner of attention-grabbing detail—from gingerbread trim to stained glass windows to seductively turned porch rails. Even exterior walls vied for attention through rows of patterned shingles, a technique with the funny- and formal-sounding name imbrication.

An 1899 Queen Anne house in Portland, Oregon, is restored after a fire.

A world-class sleuthing effort has gone into restoring James Madison's beloved house. The result is one of the best unmuddlings in recent history.

Learn how to cut kerfs like a pro to effectively bend wood and repair the moldings in your old home.