How to renovate a historic home, follow these 7 steps that will take you from the initial idea to the start of construction!
Only one Florida county doesn’t have a single stoplight—Jefferson—my kind of place! By Florida standards, the historic county is quite old.
Studio Ashby and William Smalley teamed up to restore the abode to its former glory
A 17th century cottage in England has been carefully restored into a serene historic home
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.
Hint: This look was popular before vacuum cleaners were invented.
The residence proves kid-friendly decor can also be very chic
Only one Florida county doesn’t have a single stoplight—Jefferson—my kind of place! By Florida standards, the historic county is quite old.
Are you thinking of buying a historic home? The pros and cons of a historic home purchase seem to be evenly split, but you should certainly know your reno/rehab personality before digging in.
Honoring preservation isn’t the same as historical restoration and it doesn’t call for living in a museum interior. Simply put, preservation means taking it easy on the house (something you may wish previous owners had done). It means getting to know the house and its history before making irreversible changes; it means not destroying the good work of the past.
Belgium is a world away from California, so when Californian-born Kate Davison Eyckerman was looking for a house in the small European country, she wanted a
MMW Architects have beautifully renovated this historic home built in the 1920s, located in Missoula, a city in western Montana.
The restored Greek Revival structure in NYC is a dream realized for its two owners
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
The pink brick and Saltillo tile residence is a heartening example of a house designed by Texas modernist O’Neil Ford that still is essentially in original condition.
From alcove to walk-in showers, there are a number of things for you to consider when it comes to your bathroom design. Here's our helpful guide to help you decide on the perfect design for some quality scrubbing time.
The pink brick and Saltillo tile residence is a heartening example of a house designed by Texas modernist O’Neil Ford that still is essentially in original condition.
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!
A list of the top ten historic home renovation tips to guide you in getting started renovating instead of remodelling a historically significant older home
A historic Hamptons cottage gets a once-over by Heiberg Cummings Design
Marcel Breuer’s summer home in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, is now listed on the US National Register of Historic Places and is being restored by the Cape Cod Modern House Trust to serve as a residency for artists, while maintaining its original design and furnishings.
Do you love historic home features? Find out what features of old houses are worth bringing back to their original character.
Week Six of the Fall 2020 One Room Challenge: We've completed the remodel of the guest bathroom in our Historic 1920s Bungalow home. Here's the final reveal with before and after photos to show how we added modern amenities while restoring vintage charm …
For a few years now I've really leaned into painting the trim and walls the same color. Here are a few examples of how I love to use it.
