Have you ever wondered what treasures could be hidden in vintage stores? Well, the next time you go thrifting, look out for ...

1. Rethink the purpose of the piece. Go beyond an item's original use to find creative ways, and places, to put it in your space. Here an antique wood dresser works beautifully in a dining room as ...

Sand your furniture down to the original wood. This will create a rough surface so your primer and paint will stick, it will also get rid of minor scratches and dings.

Handmade wooden furniture is built to last, so you might say it's a fitting product for craftsmen in this city that's been around for 300 years. The look doesn't have to be dated, though.

Real Antique Wood was founded in 2011 by Gary and Lisa Horvath. Since then, the business has had a hand in dismantling more than 120 barns, most of which are more than 100 years old, in places as ...