A compilation of Foursquare kit houses sold by one of the largest mail order house catalogs, the Aladdin Company.
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.
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Cast iron radiators looking tired and outdated?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.
How to Increase Humidity With Cast Iron Radiators (Simple, Low-Cost Fixes That Work)
Tired of dry air in your house during the winter? Learn how to increase moisture with these 5 cast iron radiator humidifier in your home.
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…
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…
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”.
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…
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…
How to Deep Clean Cast Iron Radiators
Step-by-step tutorial on how to deep clean cast iron radiators, with tips on how to maximize dust and dirt removal from radiators.
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…