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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
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
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
Interested in American Foursquare houses? Check out these bloggers who are working hard to restore their foursquare homes. #americanfoursquare #renovationbloggerstofollow #restorationblogs
Categories Foursquare Homes

18 American Foursquare Home Blogs to Follow and Be Inspired

Are you obsessed with American Foursquare homes like me?  I didn’t even know what an American Foursquare style house was until we bought one in…

February 8, 2019March 19, 2024
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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
Learn the basics of an American Foursquare House #AmericanFoursquare #Foursquarehome #americanarchitecture #EverydayOldHouse
Categories Foursquare Homes

What is a Foursquare House?

What feature define the American Foursquare house? Read the What, Where, Why, When, and Who of this classic type of house.

January 26, 2018December 17, 2023
Couple sitting with lobster and wine at a park bench on coastal Maine

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Owning a home where you can unwind and relax can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences.  But homeownership can also be challenging and stressful, especially with old houses.

Hi! I’m Jen, an “everyday” homeowner on a mission to make homeownership a little easier and a lot more fun.  Care to join me? Read on….

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