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Old Houses

Ahhh…. the joys (and challenges) of living in an old house. Learn how to embrace the charm and character of old houses while transforming it into a home that works for today’s modern lifestyle.

government building in background with title 7 government records to research your home's history
Categories House History Research, Old Houses

7 Government Records for Home History Research

You might be surprised at what you can discover about your house with these (free or low cost) government records for home history research.

January 24, 2022December 17, 2023
Photo of radiator with Reflectix foil installed. How to install reflective barrier to insulate behind radiator to increase energy efficiency
Categories Easy DIY, Old Houses

How to Insulate Behind Radiators for Under $50 [Radiator Reflectors]

Insulate behind radiators and increase energy efficiency with reflector foil insulation – simple, easy, and inexpensive. We expect our $50 investment to save 8% on utility bills.

December 4, 2021March 20, 2024
woman with cast iron radiators wondering if she could keep or replace them
Categories Old Houses

6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Replace Cast Iron Radiators

Keep or replace cast iron radiators? Before you rip out these old-school workhorses, you might want to consider these 6 pros..

November 3, 2021March 20, 2024
old photos with caption 12 places to find old photos of your home
Categories House History Research, Old Houses, Popular

12 Free Ways to Find Old Photos of Your Home

Interested in what your old house used to look like? Here’s 12 free (or low cost) ways to find old photos of your home.

October 8, 2021March 6, 2024
Old house smelling a bit musty and stagnant? Here's 8 Effective Methods to Remove Old House Smells and get the fresh air back inside!
Categories Old Houses, Popular

Best Methods to Remove Old House Smells: 12 Proven Solutions

Smelly, musty, old house? Here’s 12 effective ways to get rid of the most common sources of old house smells and bring back the fresh!

August 27, 2021January 20, 2025
Before you buy that charming old house, find out the 7 environmental dangers in old houses to protect you and your family
Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Old Houses, Safety

7 Environmental Dangers in Old Houses

Own or thinking about owning an old house? Make sure you know these environmental dangers in old houses to protect yourself and family

August 24, 2021July 2, 2024
Why do old houses smell? Here's 5 causes and reasons for that Old House Smell
Categories Old Houses

Why Does My Old House Smell Funny? [5 Causes]

Old houses have unique charm and character. But sometimes they also have a musty, uh, downright funky smell. Here’s 5 causes of old house smell.

August 16, 2021February 5, 2024
Gordon-Van Tine American Foursquare House. 1907 catalog Courtesy of archive.org Gordon-Van Tine American Foursquare House. 1907 catalog Courtesy of archive.org
Categories Foursquare Homes, Old Houses

25+ Foursquare Kit Homes By Gordon-Van Tine

A compilation of mail order catalog house plans for American Foursquare kit houses sold by Gordon-Van Tine, a competitor to Sears kit homes.

May 17, 2021January 5, 2024
Foursquare Houses in the News - a compilation from 2018-2021
Categories Foursquare Homes

American Foursquare Houses in the News

Compilation of American Foursquares houses in the news, including historic preservation awards, for sale, rehabilitated, house tours, etc.

April 23, 2021March 19, 2024
Illinois Wardway Homes mail order catalog - Foursquare House Kits. Courtesy of archive.org, 1917
Categories Foursquare Homes, Old Houses

25+ American Foursquare Kit Homes by Wardway Homes (Montgomery Ward)

A compilation of American Foursquare kit houses sold by Wardway Homes, a mail order house catalog through Montgomery Ward.

March 9, 2021March 19, 2024

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