For rooms without an abundance of natural light, Storms recommends thoughtful lamps and wall-mounted fixtures. “Don’t forget ...

Oil Tanks Some old houses still use oil to heat the house but they’re increasingly rare. More often people have kept the old tanks in the house like this house but not every decides to get creative ...

From outdated to whimsy - this DIY transforms thrifted vintage phones into eye-catching home decor with just a bit of paint ...

A black rotary phone still hung on one wall, though “it didn’t work,” Schlinger joked.

The switchboard line (202-456-1414) helps connect you with other federal government offices, or sends you to the comment line. (For those really living in the past, it tells rotary phone users to ...