History tends to repeat itself. The saying, “The more things change, the more they stay the same” rings true with architectural styles. We have smarter ways of building and the layouts have evolved ...

Read Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5 of this story. Those of us who love old houses in all of their different styles and architectural variations, are often confronted with what can be difficult ...

Window frames and windows tend to be an neglected piece of architecture, with the view they bestow often taking precedence. In the Middle East, however, studying window frames can be a rewarding ...

Are those window bars purposeful or just pretty? We asked a metalworking expert to solve this mystery.

Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 4 and Part 5 of this story. What to do with the windows? This is not a new dilemma; it has been on the minds of homemakers since our houses were built. There has always been ...