Guy Wolff is a potter deeply devoted to and inspired by centuries-old design — Italian, French, and notably, English flowerpots from the 18th and 19th century.

A kitchen island is no longer uncharted territory. Not only is the kitchen island a space for food preparation, it can also serve as a home's gathering place. The island's functional design has even migrated to outdoor kitchens.

The fall issue of Creative Home, a special-interest publication of Better Homes and Gardens, advises buying inexpensive plain pillows and customizing them.

Window and door screens take a lot of abuse, from children and pets pushing them to squirrels chewing them. But lack of regular maintenance can take its toll, too. Here's a primer on care and repair.