Old homes are full of quirky features that once served practical purposes but now often leave modern homeowners scratching ...

A residential lot in Portland’s Dunthorpe suburb has been divided for three dwellings: a remodeled midcentury modern, a new contemporary Scandinavian farmhouse and another home under construction.

An already stripped Italianate brownstone was revived with curves and modern finishes, including a ceiling detail in the parlor.

There are different levels of house renovation and interior transformation, from the basic smartening and modernising done by ...