Finials are a staple of classic architecture, including the revered Americana-style, which also includes outdoor décor like cupolas and weathervanes. The history of the finial goes back thousands of years, thus making it a piece of décor with many uses. For one, finials were sometimes worn by government and military officials in China, depending on [...]

The winter can be a terror when it comes to outdoor décor items, especially considering loose masonry. Think about older buildings comprised of mostly brick and mortar – when winter winds and nasty rains come down, there is a tendency for these buildings to start coming apart a little bit.  Sometimes these problems look like [...]

The winter months are upon us in many areas of the world. Obviously, not everyone has to deal with the harsh cold and blustery winds of the northern parts of the world, but nonetheless, winters can be pretty devastating. Just this last October, many eastern states in the U.S. were hit with brutal winter storms [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 many areas of the world that consistently face earthquakes on a regular basis. Think about the wreckage in California that happens at least a few times a year. Lest we not forget the earthquake that devastated the country of Haiti a few years ago. Sometimes earthquakes happen where we least expect them to [...]

This blog has focused on a number of renovations over the last few months, primarily because a number of buildings with cupolas and finials have found themselves in need of restoration. Certain areas have put more emphasis on older buildings by enabling groups to apply for grants that can be used to help fund restoration [...]

Cupolas have had many uses throughout the years, not the least of which is allowing light into rooms that may benefit from natural brightness. They also add a distinct sense of classic architecture to buildings that may not have any special touches like finials or weathervanes on their roofs. Now, as you know from previous [...]

One town in England had its mayor hoisted up to replace a finial that was stolen during reconstruction.