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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.

Categories Foursquare Homes, Old Houses

15+ Foursquare Kit Houses by the Aladdin Company

A compilation of Foursquare kit houses sold by one of the largest mail order house catalogs, the Aladdin Company.

January 30, 2021March 19, 2024
Unique and nontraditional paint colors for cast iron radiators. Get inspired! #interiordesign #castironradiators #paladinradiators #oldhousecharm #oldhousenewlook
Categories Old Houses

20+ Inspiring & Unique Paint Colors for Cast Iron Radiators

Cast iron radiators looking tired and outdated? Check out these 20+ unique paint colors for cast iron radiators to spruce up your old house.

February 8, 2020March 22, 2024
American Foursquare Additions for Inspiration #americanfoursquare #renovations
Categories Foursquare Homes

20+ Inspiring American Foursquare Home Additions

We live an American Foursquare home – and I’ve grown to love this house style. Known for their simple and practical design, the Foursquare home…

November 8, 2019March 22, 2024
Renovate vs renovate - home improvement terms that can make or break your project #homeimprovement #renovation #rehabilitation
Categories Old Houses

Rehab vs Renovate vs Restore vs Remodel – What’s the Difference?

Did you know that remodeling and renovating have two different meanings? (I didn’t…) And when most homeowners say “restore” they really mean “rehabilitate”? (I didn’t…

October 17, 2019January 5, 2024
Oasis on Eisenhower Foursquare lodging. Image courtesy of Oasis on Eisenhower Oasis on Eisenhower Foursquare lodging. Image courtesy of Oasis on Eisenhower
Categories Foursquare Homes

20 Beautiful American Foursquare Bed & Breakfasts and Vacation Rentals

From coast to coast and in-between, let these endearing American Foursquare Bed and Breakfasts and Vacation Rentals be your “home away from home”.

October 8, 2019March 22, 2024
Where do you find a house genealogist? #genealogy #househistory #oldhouselove
Categories House History Research, Old Houses

Where Do You Find a Professional House Historian?

Tracing your home’s history can be fun and rewarding. Personally, I love it.  I’ve been slowly gathering information on my old house’s background for about…

September 27, 2019March 20, 2024
American Foursquare House Quilt #foursquare #folkart #quilting #oldhouselove
Categories Foursquare Homes

American Foursquare Quilt Art (Interview with Amy Munson Designs)

A few weeks ago while scrolling through Instagram (i.e. procrastinating) I came across an intriguing post. The profile owner (Amy Munson) posted a picture of…

August 29, 2019December 17, 2023
The Moment I fell in love with Old Houses
Categories Old Houses

The Moment I Fell in Love with Old Houses

In the fall of 2017, a dumpster appeared in our neighbor’s driveway.  Seeing its contents made me sadder than I expected. And looking back, it’s…

July 6, 2019October 11, 2023
Row of Victorian houses with 9 pros of buying an old house - or why old houses are better than new photo of old house with title 11 cons of buying an old house
Categories Old Houses

How to Tackle the 5 Challenges of Old Houses

Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of owning an old house?
Use my “HOUSE” method to organize and prioritize your home improvement projects

June 30, 2019August 16, 2024
Best podcasts about old houses
Categories Old Houses

5 Podcasts For Homeowners and Old House Enthusiasts

Who doesn’t love a good podcast these days? As a busy mom, wife, and homeowner, podcasts are sometimes the only way I can absorb new…

June 29, 2019August 16, 2024

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