14 Reasons to Love Exposed Brick

Exposed brick brings texture, color, and a rustic vibe to interior spaces. The look, which is typically achieved by removing the plaster from a wall to reveal the underlying masonry, offers an artful and affordable solution for revitalizing empty walls, awkward alcoves, or boring backsplashes throughout the home. Brick by brick, these exemplary rooms showcase the rugged beauty—and sheer versatility—of the timeless material.

11 Lessons to Learn from Airbnb’s Tiniest Homes

Ever wonder if you’re cut out for small living? Through the power and reach of the web, tiny homes are but a click away to rent through a website like Airbnb.com, the travel community wherein members can visit and stay in the most unique locations in more than 180 countries. But even if you can’t make it out to test-drive a super-small space, you can see, admire, and learn from the tricks tiny homeowners are employing in their miniature abodes all around the world. We certainly did! Check out our 11 favorite space solutions.

22 Still-Standing Saloons of the Old West

Home to revelry, rivalry, and a bevy of brews, saloons were the nexus of social and political life in the Wild West. Fortunately for admirers of antiquity and ale, many of these taverns still stand to this day as a reminder of the gunslinging spirit of westward expansion. If you have a hankering for a cold one with a history chaser, grab a seat at the bar of one of these storied saloons.

These 10 Towns Celebrate Christmas Year-Round

Charming, picturesque, quaint—that’s how you’d no doubt describe the quintessential small-town Christmas. In the perfect scene, snow is falling gently, icicles dangle from the eaves, and it’s definitely December, because Christmas comes but once a year…at least in most places. Yet in this collection of 10 lucky locales, Christmas is a year-round affair. Click through to find out where the holiday spirit is kept alive, even in the warmest weather.