For many period-house enthusiasts, the mid-century modern aesthetic conjures images of sharp angles, unadorned windows, and chrome furniture that prioritizes form over comfort. Yet the 1959 Wilmington, Delaware, home of George Marrone and Michael Nocera proves that mid-century architecture can be warm, inviting, and deeply livable. Restored with painstaking attention to detail, this post-and-beam gem […]
In Prospect, Kentucky, a 1,750-square-foot Italianate farmhouse built in 1871 sits waiting for a buyer with vision, patience, and a willingness to move it. The Hoke House, named after its original builder Peter Fredrick Hoke, is listed at just $9,900 through the Kentucky Trust for Historic Preservation, but the purchase price is only the beginning.
Taking on a full home renovation as a family is a rewarding but demanding undertaking. When a couple discovered a dilapidated 1927 house in Charlotte, North Carolina, they saw past the nicotine-stained walls and piled garbage to envision a restored period home for their family of four. Their journey offers practical knowledge for anyone considering
During the early twentieth century, Sears, Roebuck and Company sold more than 70,000 kit houses through its mail-order catalog, shipping entire homes by rail to towns across America. The Argyle model, a Craftsman bungalow with tapered porch columns and quarter-sawn oak millwork, was among the most popular. When homeowners Sam and Kathleen purchased a neglected
When Susan and Bob Fisher decided to move from a sprawling five-bedroom house on the outskirts of Sag Harbor, New York, into the village proper, they found exactly what they were looking for: a two-story shingled house on a quiet street that allowed them to walk to restaurants, shops, and their business, Fishers Home Furnishings.
Every old house carries a story within its walls, and the best transformations reveal how careful planning and skilled execution can breathe new life into tired structures. The before-and-after home transformations featured on This Old House showcase the remarkable potential hidden beneath decades of neglect and outdated design. Whether you are tackling a complete rehabilitation
When Chad Faries spotted a tall yellow turn-of-the-century Folk Victorian house draped in Spanish moss along the Wilmington River in Savannah, Georgia, he knew he had found something special. The property, which he would later name Diamond Oaks after its striking porch-railing design and the towering live oak that first caught his eye, became a
The Caleb Coker House, built circa 1832 in Society Hill, South Carolina, stands as a remarkable example of early 19th century Georgian architecture in the American South. This 2,800-square-foot home, set on 6.4 acres of rolling land with mature trees, is listed at $75,000 through Preservation South Carolina and offers a rare opportunity for preservation-minded
When homeowners take on a century-old house, the path from derelict to dream home rarely runs straight. One Los Angeles family discovered this firsthand after purchasing a 1908 Craftsman bungalow that had been used as a student rooming house for years. The crumbling roof, sagging floors, and inadequate foundation would demand a space optimization strategy
When Annette and Richard Andradez discovered a 179-year-old former schoolhouse for sale in New Paltz, New York, they saw more than a dilapidated structure with a bowed front wall and failing systems. They saw a chance to combine Richard’s three decades of construction expertise with Annette’s natural design instincts, creating a home for their daughter
