What sets many new houses apart from older ones - other than square footage - is the number, size and style of their windows. Everyone wants a lighter, brighter living space, and builders are happy to ...

From shades to panels and mountings to rods, the myriad of window-dressing options can be overwhelming. It's hard to know what style is best, especially when it comes to unusually shaped or awkwardly ...

Most newer homes have an open living area, with space for a living room and dining room that flow into each other and sometimes are even open to the kitchen. But a lot of older houses were built with ...

There’s an unloved remnant of the Mary Tyler Moore era on the Nicollet Mall. Known for its onetime tenant, the Magic Pan, it’s white brick, and has two stories with distinctive arched windows. Those ...

Cast iron: It’s not just for making a roux. At least, it didn’t used to be. Last week in this space, we highlighted the mid-19th century architectural trend of creating whole building façades out of ...