A cupola restoration project in Massachusetts is nearing completion.

As you know from reading this blog, there is a fixation that many have when it comes to Americana décor pieces like cupolas, finials and weathervanes. The number of stories flowing through the internet about projects involving restorations and other such projects are plenty. Surprisingly, people feel rather strongly about the historical implications of changing [...]

As you know, there are a number of things that you can use to help add a personal touch to your home. Primarily, I am referring to outdoor décor products like cupolas, finials, weathervanes and other beautiful items to you can install at your own homes. While these are excellent options for enhancing the look [...]

It’s no secret – everyone is going crazy about holiday shopping all around the country right now! We saw tons of people flock to big stores for Black Friday (which started at midnight this year) and Cyber Monday deals were swept up quickly as well. Luckily, the online leader in garden and outdoor décor is [...]

A lot of focus in the historical community is aimed at restorations, especially in communities that were settled early on during the founding years of America. These residences are primarily located on the East Coast and there is big business for many contractors who work in this industry. However, the cost for restoring various elements [...]

Cupolas have an incredibly long history in the annals of not just the United States, but the world over. Just consider the famous cupolas in India and Russia as an example of how cupolas have become a staple of architecture over centuries. However, as cupolas moved into the United States, they were no longer just [...]

After one glance at this blog, I can see it being really hard for a person not to want to add some outdoor décor to their home. This is especially true for people who realize that the look of your home from the outside is sometimes more important than the inside – it’s the first [...]

The history of the cupola goes back many years, when the only material used to build homes was wood and possibly brick as well. It stands to reason that cupolas throughout the years have needed to be restored to their former glory, especially with many North American buildings having been erected hundreds of years ago. [...]

There are so many items available to help you add elements to the exterior of your home that it can sometimes be overwhelming looking through all of them. This is especially true when you are browsing HG Lifestyle’s collection of garden décor and other home accessories – it can be difficult choosing what will work [...]

There are over 80,000 properties listed under the National Register of Historic Places as of just a few years ago. In terms of ages, these sites can range from the earliest settlements in America to more recent 20th century establishments. No matter what the condition of these buildings, from time to time they all require [...]