History

They're a historic architectural feature.

“I think of myself as a storyteller,” says fiber artist Sherry Shine.

They fill ill some of the most charming towns and suburbs throughout the Northeast.

You've really got to check it out.

According to a preservationist.

They date back to the early 1900s.

I hold on to the pieces from yesteryear.

What is the difference between including a culture’s design in your home and cultural appropriation?

Fancy a 300-acre bathroom?

Buying a brownstone isn’t always for the faint of heart, and four real estate experts shared their nine tips, strategies, and warnings to make sure you go into the process with clear eyes. 

Ever heard of a stone-ender?

It's everywhere in the summertime.

And what I learned about the place.

It's a house style that's all over Chicago.

It’s still used in some states today.

Ever heard of a Pittsburgh Potty?

Religion is almost always involved.

Experts weigh in on the defining styles of each decade from the last 100 years.

April 28, 2022 is Yom Hashoah, a day of remembrance for the estimated 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust.

Renovation experts explain the rise and fall of this textured ceiling treatment — and what to do if you have popcorn ceilings in your home.

Learn about the places that highlight Black success.

The turn-of-the-century trendy bathroom staple that's still going strong.

We're waxing poetic about these trendy candles.

You can blame urban legend for the eerie nickname.

In honor of throwback month, I've rounded up house tours from nine decades — from the 1910s to the 1990s — to celebrate the hallmarks of those design eras. It's a celebration of the decor personalities that have shaped our past and continue to have strong influences on the future!

These 1930s kitchen staple pieces are making a comeback.

The most remarkable aspect? The view — and not just of the freshwater lake, but of the stunning lake houses and historical estates that adorn the storied trail.

After more than a hundred years, the homes below are still as grand and interesting as ever thanks to a little love and preservation.

From the '20s to the '90s!

Any guesses as to the reigning residential architecture of the 1930s?

They're snapshots of a particular moment in time.

I set aside a weekend, tried the method for myself, and got a cleaning hangover.

Razor blades might be living in the walls of your home.

Time to admire some old buildings.

The before and after GIFs any history buff, fairytale aficionado, or casual viewer with a hefty dose of wanderlust is sure to enjoy.

They shared their most memorable (and unusual) shoots.

Honor and support the women of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

From captivating novels to stirring memoirs, explore the Black literary experience with these must-reads.

In the 1940s, a low-stakes environment for play was introduced into homes.

All about the origins of these funky geometric shapes.

Let's take a walk down memory lane, shall we?

From ancient times to now, tie-dye just won't quit.

Once upon a time, carpet was considered a luxury for only the wealthy.

Plus, see inside a preserved shelter in New Mexico.

This defunct government practice impacts everything from where you go to school to clean air.

Two hundred-plus years of chairs.

Move over, Dorothy Draper!

This is the first time Lucy the Elephant is available on Airbnb.

I decided to try a week-long cleaning experiment and see if there were any hundred-year-old vintage housekeeping techniques that work for my modern household.

Architectural designer Nick Waldman and cookbook author Sarah Waldman learned a lot of lessons when they renovated a house built in the 1920s on Martha's Vineyard.

It's hard to decide what's more beautiful, the house, the grounds, or the views!

You still have time, according to history.

It's been renovated since the future First Couple tied the knot there, but the Parisian feel of the apartment still stands.

This year, 61 percent of shoppers reported they’ll be participating in Black Friday, with an average reported budget of $502.

Turns out, this iconic fixture had surprisingly sophisticated roots.

We did some digging—and these beds are fit for nobility.

This 132-year-old Victorian house is brimming with amazing details like eight fireplaces, 11-foot ceilings, inlaid floors, a six-foot clawfoot tub, a brass lion's head door knocker and more.

Approximately five million of the 20 million new homes built between 1946 and 1966 had a cotton candy pink bathroom.

Indoor plants have seen their fair share of sunken living rooms, mall food courts, and midcentury modern. Let’s take a tour through the houseplant bubbles of yore.

There’s something particularly gorgeous about a church that has been renovated and transformed into a residence. I’m charmed enough by the aesthetic that I long fantasized of purchasing a church instead of a traditional home and turning it into the spacious, high-ceiling-ed, reverb-heavy house of my dreams. When I was house-hunting for the first time about three years ago, I kept this in mind.