100 year old house

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

Thanks for joining me for Sunday morning coffee. Today I am sharing my weekly thoughts about entertaining, decor, crafts, recipes, and my theme for February ... Living Beautifully.

Owning a historic, 110-year-old home is an honor of a lifetime and with that privilege, also comes responsibility. This year I'm tackling some repairs to do my part in making sure my home will last the next 100 years.

There’s a reason that people herald the charm of really old homes. Stepping into one of these homes – built between 1890 and the 1910s – is like stepping back in time. The details, the fixtures and the architecture will transport you to a different place, captivating your attention (and certainly your envy). So hop into the Apartment Therapy House Tour time machine for a tour of some of our favorite turn-of-the-century homes.

What up pals? It’s winter now so you should make your house pretty on the outside. Every year I get a little better at this winter decorating thing. It takes some practice, but once you figure it out it’s fun and easy. Imma tell you a few things about what I know, cause this is a blog about house stuffz and thats what you probably come here for ;) The first rule is don’t get all crazy with the decor. Adhere to a simple color palette bros, use one or two colors ONLY. Common winter colors are…

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

Friends! Can I just start by saying that I am feeling stoked to get back in the swing of things! I already love 2016, it just feels right. It was nice to have a bit of a break from house stuff the last few weeks, and now that the basement is almost done. Done. DONE!, I will be able to move on to other projects. I am so ready for other projects, and so over working on the basement! For fun, last night I spent an hour or so going through my posts from the last year to refresh my memory and…

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

Put down the paintbrush.

Laura describes her home's style as "modern Edwardian styling… a celebration of original period features mixed with chic hotel vibes."

Four bedroom, 1.5 bath New York handyman special has a front porch, fireplace mantel, archways, and a basement.

Leaks, wild life, inspections. These are the things I wished I was told to look out for before buying an old house.

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.

Owning a historic, 110-year-old home is an honor of a lifetime and with that privilege, also comes responsibility. This year I'm tackling some repairs to do my part in making sure my home will last the next 100 years.

I fulfilled a dream a while ago, and I bought a house. Not only a house, but a 100 year old Art Deco 1920s kit house with so much charm (and so much that I need to fix up). Here is my never ending and always added to list of Stuff I Bought For My 100 Year Old House. Lots of things are “this is the temp solution while I figure out what I want / can afford the real thing”. Because sometimes, home building is building steps along the way! …Sometimes literally!

News on renting, buying, or selling a house, apartment or condo and stories on decorating, interior design, renovation and gardening in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California and beyond.

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

Whether the buying market is hot or not! You know when you find the perfect home! But sometimes that perfect home comes with age and with age comes with problems! Learn with us as we tackle our 122 year old house!

Adding built-ins on one or both sides of your fireplace will add extra storage and coziness. Check out these spaces to see how it works in a range of styles.