Olde Red Barn

Top Four Best Places to Buy and Sell Antiques

If you’re up for the travel and antique shipping, here are four places to start your search for the best place to buy and sell your antiques away from home.

Pennywise: Tips for antique furniture restoration and upkeep

A good winter task is bringing new life to old furniture. Here’s a note from a reader in Wisconsin:

10 Things You Didn't Know Were Collectible

10 Things You Didn't Know Were Collectible - Author Richard Davies has worked for AbeBooks.com since 2005 as manager of content and PR.

Understanding the Meaning of Nature Symbols on Custom Memorials

The symbols etched on custom memorials can be as complex or simple as the family of the deceased wishes. Designed to convey the beliefs and philosophies of the individual

Art & Antiques: Top 10 collectibles for value

My expertise and education allows me to spot valuable objects overlooked by most appraisers. In many homes, I have found $25,000 worth of valuables already overlooked.

How to Deal With a Pawn Shop

A pawn shop can be a good place to get a few extra dollars if you need a loan or a quick sale. Pawn shops typically allow you to either sell an item outright, or place the item in the temporary care of the store in exchange for a cash...

How to Clean Coins to Make Them More Valuable

You come across a rare 1909 Indian Head Cent, generally worth over $400. But wait it’s very dirty and tarnished. What do you do?

Plant-to-plate research cropping up at the Arboretum’s Red Barn Farm

A $250,000 gift from Land O’Lakes cultivates visibility among 500,000 Arboretum visitors a year and reinforces the company’s commitment to agriculture and feeding the world It’s a natural pairing for Land O’Lakes to get behind a new initiative at the U of M’s Minnesota Landscape Arboretum that explores plant-to-plate agricultural research and education. An effort to shine the light on farming is coming together at its Red Barn Farm, thanks in part to support from Land O’Lakes.

Barns are Normally Painted Red Because of Dying Stars?

Midwestern Rustic Red Barn

Rustic red barns dot the farm fields and prairies of Kane County, Illinois. A bucolic life is enjoyed in this Midwestern region of the country.

Doyel discovers a classic Hoosier barn with a hoop ... and a secret

A special spot in rural Hancock County featured by IndyStar columnist Gregg Doyel captures a bit of historic Indiana and the state's love for basketball in one old, red barn.

A Little Pop of Peony Takes this Barn to Another Level of Beauty

Bright coral peonies are always gorgeous but when set against the rustic backdrop of a glorious old barn, those blooms crafted by Papertini are on a whole new l

My Favorite Airbnb: A Classic Red Barn in the Berkshires

A lofted one-bedroom is the perfect Northeastern escape.

Are Barn Doors Here To Stay?

If it seems like what was dismissed as a flash-in-the-pan trend has stuck around a lot longer than many of us predicted, you're right. Barn doors are now becoming a staple in homes from new construction to renovations for their unique appeal and space-saving properties.

Eight Tips for Building a Pole Barn With a “Man Cave”

Are you planning on building a pole barn, and dreaming of attaching a “man cave?” Here’s how to make those sweet dreams a reality.

If You See a Quilt Pattern on a Barn, This Is What It Means

People travel all over the United States and Canada to see barn quilts.

Add Architectural Interest with a Barn Door: Here Are 3 Ways

If you’re looking to update your space and add some visual interest, consider a barn door! Their rustic simplicity and ability to fit into any decorating style make them the must-have entryway of 2016.