From This Old House

Courtesy:: Clopay

Create a winning exterior for your house with these seven simple steps

Margie Thessin

So maybe you can watch Poltergeist without flinching and you are able to read every book by Stephen King without a chill, but what if you were confronted with a member of the dearly departed in the flesh (so to speak)? Well, you can test your courage anytime by visiting one of these dozen historic homes where the past really does come back to haunt you. All offer tours or are open to the public.

James C. Orvis

Supernatural advice on home renovation, from homeowners with centuries of experience.

Michael Luppino

See how a Kentucky homeowner put her personal stamp on a dusty 1930s post office and turned it into a luxurious, comfortable place to live.

Illustration: Harry Campbell

Imagine this: It's the end of a long day. You're tired, or achy, or just want to chase away the winter chill. So you push a button in the shower stall, plop yourself down on a bench, and melt into a soothing cloud of eucalyptus-scented steam. Twenty minutes later, you emerge feeling relaxed, renewed, and in the pink.