Welcome! I’m Jen….

Everyday Old House LLC Founder and CEO, Jennifer Osterhout

Homeowner, old house enthusiast, aspiring gardener, newbie furniture restorer, and Cheetos addict…

(oh, wait, you didn’t need to know about that last one😉)

I’m thrilled you’ve discovered my little piece of the internet!

Follow me as I conquer the world of homeownership, one misadventure at a time….

My Mission

My mission is to empower other homeowners (especially with old houses) with cost-effective, practical tips to create a home that is “livable and loveable”.

I’m not a home expert (yet). I’m not a hardcore DIYer (yet). You won’t see a perfect Martha Stewart home (probably never).

BUT you will see a REAL homeowner with an authentic everyday perspective, sharing sensational successes and epic misadventures…

Everyday Old House LLC Founder and CEO, Jennifer Osterhout, old house enthusiast, homeowner, and blogger who helps others create a old house high on traditional charm AND modern lifestyle

My Experience

Ahhh… resume highlights…. besides living in old houses for 25+ years….

My graduate thesis evaluated home hazards (Check out that rocking 1990s hairdo!!!)

10+ years in environmental consulting involved researching the history of 100+ properties as well as dealing with fun environmental hazards.

Another 10+ years of insurance taught me that safety, preparation and maintenance is essential for protecting our families, homes, and assets.

copy of Risk in Perspective, Harvard University Center for Risk Analysis publication

FEAtured in

images of various news organizations I've worked with

My Promise

Everyday Old House LLC Founder and CEO, Jennifer Osterhout, restoring old chair with her dog overseeing over her shoulder

My posts are 100% written entirely by me (apologies for the occasional typo…) 

No staff.  No guest posts.  No paid sponsors. Just little o’le me. 

Ok, so there is Dulce our overgrown rescue dog.  She thinks she’s management and I can’t convince her otherwise….

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