Restoring old houses

Restoring An Old House: What You Should Know Before You Start. Take on a project to restore and old property is not for the faint of heart, start small.

by Amy Dorsch Heavilin of Vivacious Victorian My husband Doug and I are beginning year three of bringing our 1902 Queen Anne Victorian back to life. Twenty-two rooms, and we’re in the middle of restoring just room FIVE. To be fair, the exterior restoration was a beast, and it was completely done during the first […]

An old home has a certain appeal that's hard to resist. While some may see only rotting wood and drafty windows, others see opportunity and the need to restore the home to its former glory. So if you intend to restore the original characteristics of the house, Here are 11 features of an old home worth saving and restoring.

How to renovate a historic home, the 7 steps that will take you from the initial idea to the start of construction! #renovate #historichome #stepstofollow #howto #fixerupper #farmhouserenovation

The before and afters of my Grandma's house remodel, renovation, do it yourself of a 100 year farmhouse after fully gutting

Common problems in old homes, there are common problems but here is how to fix them and oh they are just so worth it. Love the charcter of an older home #odhome #olderhome #houseproblems #homerenovations

The pastoral retreat was restored to its former glory during a year-long, top-to-bottom reno.

Plaster was an important part of building an old home prior to WWII. Today many homeowners tear out their old plaster not knowing the benefits.

Part 1 in our 4 part series: a 100 year old house renovation. Where we started renovating our house, remodeling a house built in 1900. So much problem solving, including a staircase, bathroom, and kitchen. Come marvel at our two family foreclosed 2nd floor apartment renovation! #homerenovation

What can you really expect to inherit when you buy an old farm house? I'm sharing all the dirt (sometimes literally)!

Combine modern convenience with old-world charm with this beginner's guide to restoring an old house, plus tips from @thearchitetta. #homerestoration #historichome #diyrenovation #historicrenovation #renovationplanning

If you are looking to save money on fixing up your old house check if your state offers a Historic Tax Credit. We saved $5,000 on our first old house rehab and our state offers up to $50,000! At least 39 states offer a Historic Tax Credits which can be 20%-25% of project costs. HISTORIC

How to get a bad, musty, smokey, icky, gross, smell out of an old house

Stunning DIY projects sure to make your old house look new.

Where to Buy Authentic Materials for Old House Renovation with Budget Tips and Suggestions - Whether you are renovating an old farmhouse or adding character to a new home, sometimes you just need old pieces of trim, doors, flooring, cabinets and so much more that’s hard to replicate at the big box stores. We are restoring our 1900 farmhouse to its former glory, and I’ll share where to buy authentic materials for old house renovation. Bonus: many of these sources often are less than new…

The less stress way for how to get an old house diy without feeling complete overwhelmed. Here are my budget savvy and time saving tips for completely gutting a house on a budget. If you love home improvement DIY then you’ll love an old home remodel project. Inside you’ll find DIY old house renovation ideas on a budget that worked for me during my cape cod style house renovation. Re-pin & read all about DIY home improvement on a budget and my diy house remodel on a budget of a small old…

Are you wanting information on restoring an old house on a budget? There’s something special about restoring an old house. It can be a challenging but rewarding experience, and it’s a great way to save money while improving your home. This blog post will discuss the basics of restoring an old house on a budget. ... Read More about A Quick Guide to Restoring an Old House on a Budget You're reading A Quick Guide to Restoring an Old House on a Budget written by Chas which appeared first

This small-town Texas home was lovingly and painstakingly restored.

I never dreamed I’d be restoring an old homestead, but here we are jumping into this DIY project. Looking forward to bringing this homestead back to life.

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