Whether you live in the Mid-Atlantic or the middle of California, many of us live near old homes. If you're lucky enough to own one, you may want to know the house style, how to remove asbestos, how...
There are so many ways to bring color into each room of your home. You never really know where you can find that next amazing purchase, and you certainly don't know what kind of prices to expect. ...
When I heard one of my favorite eateries had just been named one of the top ten best new restaurants in America by Bon Appétit, I can't say I was surprised. They turn out some of the best farm-to-...
We love collecting things, and it certainly helps when you actually lived through the moments that your prized possessions came from. Maybe that's why we really appreciate our skateboard memorabili...
Whenever I write about a new or interesting accommodation in my city, I often think "I'm going to play tourist and stay here for a night." Then reality sets in and I think of hundreds of ways the m...
Mount Vernon, George Washington's estate and gardens, is a short drive from DC and a lovely place to escape. Fine Paints of Europe is now producing 30 of the paint colors picked by George Washington...
You caught a glimpse of the historic Lanier Heights co-op building in House Tour: Scott's Detailed Restoration at The Ontario. Now take a tour of the historic building's features, which include orig...
We were a little perturbed by the recent article in the July issue of Dwell Magazine. We weren't really happy with the way Philadelphia was portrayed; it's a lot more thriving than the magazine was ...
It's summer time and anyone who lives in a city knows these concrete jungles can get sweltering, and the in-town hotels are usually packed. One of the many, many amazing things about living in an h...
A truly amazing place that's nestled deep into Fairmount Park, is a house that is something straight out of history books. No nails have been used in the building of the home, and you can't even we...
click thumbnails for larger pics Have you ever wondered what's inside the abandoned and boarded-up buildings in your city? I always assumed they stood empty, aside from some cobwebs and a stray cat ...
click thumbnails for larger pics Commissioned in 1939 by journalist Loren Pope, Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Pope-Leighey House in Alexandria, Virginia using four natural materials: wood, brick, ...
Artwork in a home often has an incredibly interesting story. When Amy purchased her Mount Pleasant house, she found 28 paintings buried in dirt in the basement. About 5 or 6 were damaged beyond repa...
The Straight Back Chair designed by George Nakashima is one of the top iconic chairs in design history. It's a great throw back to a decade when design was starting to take the forefront. I'm extre...
Having a dog to keep your home safe is an ancient alarm system. "Beware of Dog" signs have also been used to protect homes for centuries — regardless of whether the home actually has a dog. Be...
Name: Darrell Tiller & James Earl Davis Location: Germantown, Philadelphia Size: 3000 square feet Years lived in:8 >> See Quaker Quest Gallery! The Tiller/Davis Quaker home is nestled in the b...
[Amazing Armstrong Floor ad published in Country Gentleman, September 1948 ] People have been finding ways to make the most of their space long before they could click around the internet for ideas....
Baltimoreans have always known that there are many wonderful neighborhoods scattered throughout the city — from Fells Point to Mount Vernon, Hampden and Bolton Hill. But who knew we weren't ...
click thumbnails for larger pics It is rare to get a peek inside government homes — The New York Times featured the U.S. Ambassador's Mansion in Dublin, Ireland. Built in 1776 and the ambassado...
If it's all about making a good first impression, what better way to start than with the perfect stoop. White marble steps — a trademark of Baltimore architecture — are a common element...
(Welcome to Claire — a new weekly blogger from Atlanta!) Because we’re blogging from Atlanta on ATDC, we’re feeling the need to explain why we belong here. The most obvious reason is that D...
Sitting on a hill overlooking the Potomac River in McLean, Virginia, the home originally designed for Luis and Ethel Marden was featured in The New York Times Magazine. Completed in 1959, the Frank ...
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