A country classic: at home in a Minnesota barn

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Large red barns, once a common sight in the rural Midwest, are gradually vanishing, but George and Nancy Hof have paid homage to the classic structure by converting a 1920s barn into a home in southeastern Minnesota. Details of the 16-year project are discussed.

Design and construction, Dwellings, Remodeling and renovation, Minnesota, Barns

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Designed for casual living

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Ruth and George Friend created a summer retreat from a 'cookie-cutter' two-bedroom condominium on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan and decorated it with their eclectic collection of antiques, primitive pieces and other treasures.

Case studies, Interior design, Vacation homes, Homes and haunts, Friend, Ruth, Friend, George

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Fresh ideas for vintage homes

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The Broadway Historic Area in Rock Island, IL, features fine older homes, built from 1885-1910. The homes are cared for and lovingly decorated by their owners. The homes of the Yapps, the Carusos, and the Braets are highlighted.

Illinois, Historic buildings, Rock Island, Illinois

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