This Old House

You may wonder, why do old houses have so many doors? We give you the reasons why and everything to know in our guide.

<p>With a wraparound porch and oversize windows that frame the views, an updated rear addition embraces its pastoral setting—and readies a well-loved, almost 220-year-old farmhouse for another century of family life</p>

Set in a well-preserved 19th-century resort village, a once worn-out little house becomes a soulful second home

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

I fulfilled a dream a while ago, and I bought a house. Not only a house, but a 100 year old Art Deco 1920s kit house with so much charm (and so much that I need to fix up). Here is my never ending and always added to list of Stuff I Bought For My 100 Year Old House. Lots of things are “this is the temp solution while I figure out what I want / can afford the real thing”. Because sometimes, home building is building steps along the way! …Sometimes literally!

<p>Used to designing for a fast sale, a real estate pro ignores the rules and remakes a 1930 house to fit his family—and reflect his unique personal style</p>

We review the famous book, A Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia Savage McAlester, with a walk through our neighborhood. We highlight some of the most popular American house styles like Victorian, Craftsman, and Cape Code style houses. See which ones you know and how this book might help you identify your old house

A 100 year old house renovation begins! Join us at our two family house as we renovate our rental apartment.

This small-town Texas home was lovingly and painstakingly restored.

Save this old house. This stately home offers great living space with four bedrooms, and one bathroom! As soon as you enter this home you greeted with a master staircase that spirals up to the second floor. On your left you enter through double doors, into a large living area. Original hardwood floors throughout the main living spaces.