Homeowner tip: when you're remodeling an old house, it's important to remember that you have to work with what you have. It's not always possible to remove walls to achieve the room of your dreams, but you can incorporate the things you love, and use the space design that best works for the size...

The copper sink was a discounted product from an ebay supplier. It had a small dent in the bottom, which I was able to correct in about 20 seconds. The original price was 1500 and I bought it for 299.99. It really does pay to shop around, and if you're determined to have a fixture that is out of...