An estimated 50% of the houses in the United States contain asbestos, and one of the most common environmental hazard in old houses. Do you…
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.
5 Places to Find Old Maps Of Your Town
Do you wonder what your home and your town used to look like? Where the first building were constructed as far back as the 18th…
American Foursquare in Need of a Lift
This week on Facebook I came across a post from The Historic Pella Trust in Pella, Iowa that deserves our attention this Foursquare Friday. This one post…
Interview with Photographer Jessica Furtney
Update: This post was originally posted in early 2018 when the picture below was used as my website header, which I have since changed. Curious…
Will Millennials Abandon Old Houses? A Gen X Perspective
I live outside of Boston, Massachusetts where the real estate market is always hot. Potential buyers come out guns a-blazing, with offers over asking price,…
What Does Motown and American Foursquares Have in Common?
Besides the undeniable influence on music and pop culture, what do Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, and Motown music like have in common? They all got…
American Foursquare Homes: Complete Guide
What feature define the American Foursquare house? Read the What, Where, Why, When, and Who of this classic type of house.
Foursquare Friday Kick-Off! #FoursquareFriday
Welcome to Foursquare Friday (#foursquarefriday)! This is a little corner of the world for people who live in, work on, admire, or are just plain…