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Old House Gardens Company specializes in heirloom bulbs. See the rating of their print catalog, website and overall company.

So you want to buy an old house? Here are ten things to know before you take the plunge.

Three different old-house 'philosophies' in bringing life back to a historic home

Novice and experienced homebuyers benefit from the expertise and selection found in architectural salvage stores when updating homes with a liveable, historic feel.

Second homes in France are popular with the British, but working with old buildings requires local knowledge.

The home market has many home owners rethinking a move in favor of a home remodel or restructure. For tips on hiring the best contractors read on.

Unlike the nostalgic looking back into the past of Whittier and Riley, Amy Lowell's poem, "Penumbra," looks into the future after the speaker's death.

From June to September, tour an authentically restored saltbox home in one of the oldest towns in the USA. Original household machines and equipment are displayed.

Which sites on the internet are best for finding tips for new and long-time homeowners?

How to maximize the cooling effects of window air conditioner units in a historic home.

Bringing life back to a Victorian home is worth the effort. Read more about Victorian paint colors and other ways to restore your painted lady.

Since people often buy homes to fit their personal styles, a little investigating to uncover the original décor could reveal an ironically fresh, great design for today.

These bulbs, corms and runner grown plants represent new varieties recently bred, and heirloom plants rediscovered and reintroduced for all gardeners to enjoy.

Before calling a plumber, try using Tide powder detergent to unclog a problem drain. It can be an inexpensive way to fix a clogged sink.

The Mari Lwyd and her party visits houses and pubs in Glamorgan over Christmas and New Year, demanding food and drink in song.

Flipping real estate ideas for simple fix-ups with big impact. Make investment profits in by putting money toward the most important house renovations and improvements.

Istanbul's most famous sights, affordable accommodation and oldest houses are all within walking distance in Sultanahmet.

The original inhabitants of Nova Scotia, and most of Canada's Atlantic Provinces, were the Mikmaq tribes who continuously occupied the region since prehistoric times.

Two houses, two families, two teams of experts and just 30 days to build a dream home that meets the highest rating for green construction.

Secrets of hidden Paris are revealed in a Paris guidebook that takes visitors walking off the beaten path to find the oldest house, the site of the guillotine and more.

Prague castle, Prazský hrad, was built over a thousand years ago on a ridge stretching west from the River Vltava. Hotels in this setting offer great views of Prague.

Compact within its walls, it's a town to take slowly, high on a hilltop, walk the narrow streets amidst history's original medieval houses, public buildings and shops.

Balch family members from generations spanning more than 270 years owned the Beverly, MA house built by their immigrant ancestor.

Bruges is a fine medieval city, dubbed 'Venice of the North' for its many canals. The first book in English ever printed was published here by William Caxton in 1446.

American history tourists: learn about Bowne House, site of pre-Revolutionary War colonies' fight for religious freedom, a half-hour from Manhattan and Kennedy Airport

Based on the novel by Neil Gaiman, Coraline is a stop-animation film directed by Henry Selick. But beware: it's spookier than the average animated movie...

On the surface, not much has changed since Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Some of the businesses are back and the steamboat Natchez still plies the Mississippi.

Long Branch, NJ is full of historical treasures if you know where to look. Take, for instance, the small island house in Ross Lake, the western part of Takanassee Lake.

A visit to Country Squire Winery is like taking a trip to Scotland but without the jet lag.

Neil Gaiman's Coraline is perhaps the only novella that has won the Hugo and Nebula awards to have been published separately as a novel.

No one has lived in the colonial home for decades, but reports indicate that someone or something may still be there.

Not just a Scottish historic house, it is also one of Scotland's most romantic wedding venues.

True Victorian paint colors give authenticity to a 19th century home. Here are some tips for choosing authentic exterior paint color schemes for old or new Victorians.

Follow a rich historical trail of American history in Flushing, Queens. Visit the Bowne and Quaker Meeting Houses, Underground RR stops. Don't miss a hot Chinese dumpling

Picking up the story 7 months after the end of the first movie, the U.S. government allows refugees back into London, believing that the Rage virus no longer is a threat.

Armagh's Apple Blossom Tours are part of annual celebrations of its most famous fruit. Apples have been grown in Britain since the Romans: St Patrick took them to Ireland

Nature gave Bergen a perfect setting, a deep harbor below a steep mountainside that made it both beautiful and the ideal place for an important medieval trade center.

We have been to Biloxi several times prior to the hurricane so we wanted to return and see what it looked like now.

The Cotswolds are known for their carefully preserved villages. Explore them and visit the "most beautiful high street in England"

The beautiful old temples and palaces in Durbar Square are Kathmandu's must-see sights. Explore the old royal palace and see the house of Kumari, a living goddess.

Julian, Dick, George, Anne and Timmy the dog set off on a peaceful cycling holiday but they fall into another adventure when they meet a strange boy called Richard.

FUNimation announced that they have acquired the 25-episode anime Ghost Hunt, based on Fuyumi Ono's novel series. Anime will be released in the Fall of 2008.

First published in 1983 by Peter Underwood, former President of The Ghost Club Society, this book is a fascinating account of 'curious stories of spectral encounters.

Looking for a Halloween party idea? Tired of spaghetti worms, grape eyeballs, and fake spiderwebs? Consider alternatives to traditional decorations and party themes!

Galicia is becoming one of the best areas in Spain for holidays, affordable property and food, thanks to its mild weather, natural beauty and welcoming cities.

Imagination has triumphed in the charming 18th-century Hotel Louis II, often to dramatic effect (how about pink satin bamboo wallpaper in the lavatory?).

Kitchen renovation can be tough to survive. Here are some tips for keeping your sanity while losing your dishwasher.

A new study shows that exposure to lead in smaller amounts than originally considered safe by experts is still having a negative impact on children.

The effects of lead poisoning can be detrimental. Learn how to keep this environmental hazard from harming your kids' development.

Millette Alexander has had an exciting career as an actress in daytime television and as a classical pianist on the concert stage.