Fresh paint is supposed to feel reassuring, a visual cue that a home has been cared for. Yet when you see “new paint everywhere,” especially in a property that is otherwise dated, it can be a warning ...

Homes built before 1990 carry a kind of durability that newer construction often struggles to match, but age is catching up with their hidden systems. Behind solid brick, plaster, and hardwood, ...

Zahi Hawass, shown in silhouette inspecting murals in Giza, laments the halt of many restoration projects since his departure. "Antiquities are collapsing in front of my eyes," he says. Nasser Nasser ...

I organize the Before & After series and cover DIY and design. I joined AT in October 2020 as a production assistant. I have an MA in Journalism from the University of Missouri and a BA in Journalism ...