Updating the Lighting and Wiring in an Old and Neglected House
Cities like Detroit and Cincinnati have famously offered abandoned homes free, or very cheaply, to anyone who would fix them up and live there. Thousands of people have taken up…
A Piece of History: Modern Renovations You Need to Make if You Buy an Old House
People who buy old houses always need to understand that their new old house could require a significant amount of work. Updates, upgrades, and modern conveniences may need to be…
How to Better Make Your Next House a Home
Regardless of whether you are an empty-nester, you are thinking about starting a family soon or you are somewhere in between, you understandably want your next house to feel…
This Old Home DIY Reno Project
This topic came up within weeks of my old clay and cast iron sewer piping backing up due to tree root invasion – my house, built in 1890, offers numerous…
9 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
With the world looking to find ways to become more energy efficient, there has been a lot of research into making everything around the home use energy wisely. If you…
Adding A Modern Touch To An Older Home: Four Impressive Ways To Do It
Making a statement in your home can come easier to some than others. There are people out there who have a great flair for all things interiors. They can match…
The Trials and Tribulations of Owning an Older Home
If you own an older home, it can come with a lot of charm and character. For some, an older house might mean one from the mid-nineteenth century. For others,…