Enhancing the New With the Old
By Jack Wade
Repurposed, restored, and reclaimed pieces from days gone by create unique, eco-friendly touches in your home that bring contrast and warmth to modern designs.
Coolest Bar Ever?
By Nancy Ranchel
I don’t want to brag (or do I?), but many years ago I suggested to a friend that they take down their bar cabinets – which weren’t too pretty – and replace them with crates.
Jack Wade
Jack Wade has over 25 years of experience in the field of home design, construction and renovations. He regularly shares his knowledge with a variety of online resources including Artisan Crafted Home, Copper Sinks Online, and Artisan Crafted Lighting. Google+Twitter
7 Tips to Help You Tackle a Kitchen Renovation
In most households, the kitchen is considered to be the heart of the home. So when the time comes for a kitchen renovation, we may find it to be one of the most difficult projects in terms of the disruption to our everyday life.
Chown Hardware Turns 135 Years Old
Save the date and save your appetite—Chown Hardware is turning 135 years old! Special events will run from September 15 to 19.
Sellwood and Garage Sales
By Nancy Ranchel
Garage sale season is NOT ending yet! You’ve still got time to grab your holiday list and get started. Don’t have a holiday list? Start one.
House Types
By Nancy Ranchel
Have you noticed how hard we all are on ourselves? If you feel guilty about not painting your living room, does it help to identify yourself as a hobbyist who doesn’t give a rat’s ass about painting the living room? If so, own it!
Swan Island Dahlia Festival
Stroll through over 40 acres of dahlias in bloom at the Swan Island Dahlia Festival, taking place from August 23 to September 1.
Cannon Beach Cottage & Garden Tour
Tickets are now available for the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum’s 11th Annual Cottage Tour, taking place the weekend of September 12.
Salvage, Antique and Thrift in Longview
By Nancy Ranchel
Oh, the things I do in the name of research! Like traveling far and wide, through sleet and snow, into bizarre stores, all in search of the latest salvage.
