Here is how to save money when renovating a fixer upper - an abandoned 115 year old house. Renovating on a budget, fixer upper homes, is possible!
Leaks, wild life, inspections. These are the things I wished I was told to look out for before buying an old house.
I never dreamed I’d be restoring an old homestead, but here we are jumping into this DIY project. Looking forward to bringing this homestead back to life.
Jonathan Wilmot and Robert Tucker have lived in Rochester at Restoration House since 1994. Growing up in Australia, Robert Tucker had set his sights on seeing the world and becoming a writer. ‘In those days I was teaching myself how to describe visual phenomena in words - it
If you are looking to save money on fixing up your old house check if your state offers a Historic Tax Credit. We saved $5,000 on our first old house rehab and our state offers up to $50,000! At least 39 states offer a Historic Tax Credits which can be 20%-25% of project costs. HISTORIC
Everything you need to know about gutting a house for remodeling. From the best tools, to how to remove walls, ceilings, insulation, kitchen and baths.
Nicole Curtis
The pastoral retreat was restored to its former glory during a year-long, top-to-bottom reno.
How do you renovate a house with no money? Try these ideas on for size, from acquiring new skills to getting your renovation to pay you back.
Bring old-world beauty and craftsmanship back into your home with modern advances by learning how to restore an old home.
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Stripping paint from a wood door without a chemical paint stripper is easy when you have the right tools and follow the steps in this tutorial. Learn more now!
The before and afters of my Grandma's house remodel, renovation, do it yourself of a 100 year farmhouse after fully gutting it and DIY everything!
I am a storyteller. I love to make people laugh. I am very animated. For these reasons, some might label me as “dramatic” in the theatrical sense of the word. However, in my opinion I am not a dramatic person in daily life. It is difficult to excite me. I am generally very calm and level. Unless I discover something…Continue Reading→
Jonathan Wilmot and Robert Tucker have lived in Rochester at Restoration House since 1994. Growing up in Australia, Robert Tucker had set his sights on seeing the world and becoming a writer. ‘In those days I was teaching myself how to describe visual phenomena in words - it
Top-notch restoration for an 1881 Italianate, inside and out! Respectful owners create comfortable rooms, a period-inspired kitchen—and even removed a boxcar addition.
Our Old House Resources page is your online library for EVERYTHING "Old House". We've searched the internet,so YOU don't have to,from repair to restoration!
Plaster was an important part of building an old home prior to WWII. Today many homeowners tear out their old plaster not knowing the benefits.
Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of owning an old house? Use my "HOUSE" method to organize and prioritize your home improvement projects
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Here is how to save money when renovating a fixer upper - an abandoned 115 year old house. Renovating on a budget, fixer upper homes, is possible!
Have you ever driven through a historic district and been in awe at the houses? In this post, I'm sharing a tour of one of the region's finest historic homes - a 1901 Victorian Mansion. Overflowing with original detail and charm, this is a house you'll be disappointed not to check out!
Fixing up an abandoned house became a healing act for this owner, at a time of personal change. Delightful surprises were to be found along the way.
Located in Spitalfields, the London district once inhabited by Huguenot silk weavers, this Georgian house narrowly avoided demolition in the Nineties. Carefully restored and reconstructed, it is now an elegant family home
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An intact historic house gets the right owners: a couple of antiques dealers.
TOH readers took on another batch of rundown abodes and remade them into cheery and beautiful houses
Our crazy home remodel before and after pictures, all in one place! Check out each room's transformation in our foreclosure renovation!
The charm of a historic home simply can’t be found in new constructions. If you’ve taken the leap and purchased a home from the 1920s—maybe a colonial revival or Cape Cod—then you may be wondering where to start when it comes to renovating your little slice of history. We spoke with historic restoration company owner and blogger Scott Sidler to find out.
If I could go back in time to before I bought my first old house and read this post, I would be far richer and happier than I am today.
A 100 year old house renovation begins! Join us at our two family house as we renovate our rental apartment.
When renovating old houses, from radiators to roofing, these specialists offer up a wealth of advice that can help fine-tune the care.
Is it best to To Buy A New Build Home Or Renovate An Old House - a look at the pros and cons
If you think these abandoned houses look cool now, just imagine them restored!
Architect Greg Dutton restores an old cottage next to his parents' property, turning it into the guesthouse of his mom's dreams.
If you think these abandoned houses look cool now, just imagine them restored!
Come check out our Farmhouse Kitchen Spring Refresh and get inspired for the season to come! A little paint and some new art goes a long way!
Hoping that behind the cement render there was a 16th-century gem, the owners of this house in Umbria set to work restoring its architecture, before calling in Maria Speake of Retrouvius to transform the interiors with her use of salvaged materials and antiques
Good Day (can't say morning as it might not be when you are reading this) to you all. Firstly thank you so those who have signed up to join The Great Indoors Insiders Group, you should, by now, have seen all the details of a very exciting trip to Italy…
'Half of the windows were missing and it felt like it needed rescuing, but I loved it. Then, luckily, I discovered that it was up for sale through auction.'
Hoping that behind the cement render there was a 16th-century gem, the owners of this house in Umbria set to work restoring its architecture, before calling in Maria Speake of Retrouvius to transform the interiors with her use of salvaged materials and antiques
This blog post is about Restoring a Victorian House to its former glory. I'll show you how restored a Victorian property with tips and resources.
Period Architecture Ltd. revives an old farmstead in Pennsylvania to perfection, taking cues from the existing stone structure.
It's incredible how much that inlay catches the eye after he polished it up. It's beautiful. 😍
See before and after photos of a farmhouse renovation in upstate New York on CountryLiving.com
Our passion for photography is only matched by our love of history and everything that’s vintage. We firmly believe that only a solid grasp of history can help us avoid repeating the mistakes of the past and lead to a better future for everyone. And there’s nothing like a direct comparison to really show us how much time and life have changed things.
A fifteenth century stone house in Mauves-sur-Huisne, in the heart of the Perche Natural Park in France has been transformed into a charmi...
