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Yesterday's News
They advertised everything from movies to politicians, and today, those same vintage posters are coveted, often expensive works of art. Reproductions offer a slice of history at an affordable price.
Food-Safe Wood Finishes
Score a cool cutting board or wooden bowl? Here are tips from expert Paulie, the Wooden Bowl Man on how to refinish it so it's safe to use for food.
10 Commandments of Vintage Shopping
Our own Ki Nassauer shares her best strategies for avoiding those rookie mistakes.
Stitches in Time
These patchwork pieces tell a story in your home, and you can start collecting them today with these wise words from an antique quilt seller.
Armchair Expert
Its shape may woo you from a distance, but up close that chair shows some serious flaws. Could it be a diamond in the rough? Upholstery pro Michelle Minner gives tips for sizing up a castoff.
Delight in Bakelite
Get to know some history and helpful tips to start building a vibrant collection of your own.
Long Live Vinyl
There’s nothing like the richness and depth—and pops and scratches—of vinyl records. Here’s how to score some to start a collection of your own.
Stinky Suitcases
Banish the musty blues with these can-do tricks to refresh a well-traveled bag.
Take a Brass Class
Discover 10 good-to-know facts from a seasoned seller.
Game Night
Roll the dice. Choose a card. Move the pieces. It’s time to revisit the board games we knew and still love.
Prints Charming
In her book, Feed Sacks: The Colorful History of a Frugal Fabric, author Linzee Kull McCray celebrates these workaday works of art.
Let's Lingo
It pays to know some key shopping terms when you hit this season's flea markets and shows.