A 1950s bungalow in Beaver, a midcentury-modern house in San Antonio and a cottage from 1900 in Wake Forest.

Old milk jugs and pool noodles are standard materials for repurposing, but check out what you can do with items like books ...

Wait! Before you toss these items in the trash or recycling bin, check out all of the brilliant ways you can repurpose them around your home.

Infuse your space with old-world charm using design elements that add timeless elegance, depth and a richly layered sense of ...