There's no denying the beauty of an old wooden window shutter, especially if it's an original piece from your home. In addition to being stylish, wooden shutters allow you to control how much light ...

The mass production of housing that began in post-WWII American suburbs dramatically changed the architecture of residential housing from both a design and manufacturing perspective. Enabled by a ...

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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a new shutter system for homes that allows the shutter to be easily attached and removed as needed," said an inventor, from Murfreesboro, ...

Dear Jerry: I never paid much attention to the shutters on our 1928 stucco home until the recent windstorm ripped five of them off! When we retrieved the shutters, I realized they were a thin plastic ...

Personality-filled spaces that spark joy are becoming more popular, quickly replacing stark, untouchable interiors that just don't feel as welcoming as they should. It's no surprise, then, that ...

Dear Jim: The sun bakes us through a large window. We also have a fireplace for heating in that room. Would installing a rolling shutter save energy and improve comfort? I am also concerned about ...

If you're a fan of the whole "rustic" look and you need a place to keep incoming mail and papers organized so they don't pile up on the countertop, this mail organizer will do the trick. It's made ...

In 1979, Hurricane David skirted the South Florida coast before coming ashore in the Palm Beaches. In 1990, area residents braced themselves for the onslaught of Hurricane Hugo; it bypassed us but ...