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Categories Home "Fun"damentals, Old Houses, Organize & Clean

10 Ways to Get Rid of Old Smells from Carpets

Stinky carpet? Tackle that stench with these 10 ways to get rid of old smells from carpets, including baking soda, enyme cleaners, even vodka!?!

July 25, 2023February 5, 2024
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Categories House History Research, Old Houses

3 Ways Your Home Can Tell You Its History

There are various ways to research the history of your home – deed search, talking to neighbors. But have you stopped and looked for clues around your house? Here’s how you do it….

February 1, 2023March 20, 2024
photo of old house with title 11 cons of buying an old house
Categories Old Houses

11 Disadvantages of Buying an Old House

Before you let the charm and beauty of an old house seduces you, first weigh these 11 disadvantages of buying an old house.

November 4, 2022August 16, 2024
Row of Victorian houses with 9 pros of buying an old house - or why old houses are better than new
Categories Old Houses

9 Reasons Why Old Houses Are Better Than New

Looking for your next “home sweet home”? Consider these 9 obvious (and not-so obvious) reasons why old houses are better then new.

November 2, 2022February 5, 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
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
Want to learn more about your old house but don't know where to start? Start here with an overview of how to research you house's history. #homehistory #learnaboutmyhouse #researchhome #EverydayOldHouse
Categories House History Research, Old Houses

Beginner’s Guide to Tracing Your Home’s History

Curious about your house’s past but unsure where to start? Learn about tracing your home’s history with this simple, yet comprehensive guide.

March 6, 2019October 23, 2023
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Categories Old Houses

4 Essential Facebook Groups for Every Old House Owner

I’m a full-time working mom of three (a.k.a. a woman with no social life). I barely have enough time to comb my hair  these days. …

June 16, 2018December 17, 2023
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Categories Old Houses

4 Irresistible Reasons to Love Vintage Clawfoot Tubs

Vintage clawfoot tubs – they are to old houses as lemonade is to summer.  These tubs are statement pieces reflecting an earlier time when baths…

April 14, 2018October 16, 2023
Photo of old house - pretty and well-maintained - with a title for 5 Reasons to Research Your Home's History
Categories House History Research, Old Houses

5 Benefits of Researching a Home’s History

Own an old house? Here’s 5 compelling reasons to dive into the past and reap the benefits to researching a home’s history.

April 5, 2018April 18, 2024

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