New old house

If you have a generic, plain, and boring new home, you may want to add some character to it. Making a new house look old is one way to add interest and charm. You can even build a new home using elements that make it feel old. Here are a few ways to make a new house appear older. ResearchDo some research to figure out what period of time and what style you want your home to look like. Homes in different parts of the country have different architectural elements and styles. Try to pick…

Building a house in a historic neighborhood sounds dreamy and daring. One family took on a project and created magic happen in Mississippi.

We just could not do this project without my family. While it feels like a dream for all of us that we get to keep this house in the family, I know that it would not be possible without the countless hours my family is putting in to help us get there. I know we …

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Look inside! Such a happy looking house! Almost 6 acres in West Virginia. $350,000 – The Old House Life

A full remodel of a beautiful old house in our clients’ home town of Iowa City. This small city is home to the famed Iowa Writers Workshop as well as Prairie Lights - one of the best independently owned bookstores in the country. In addition to its deep literary roots it is also home to iconic American pain...

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or simply looking to dabble in a minor DIY restoration, old houses have a certain appeal that's hard to resist. Here are 11 features of old houses worth restoring.

New houses can a learn a lot from old houses. Check out these ten simple design lessons that can be incorporated in the planning stage of your new home build.

A Passion for Home ~ New Old Farmhouse on Instagram: “Be prepared to work REALLY hard for your dreams. Our literal blood, sweat and tears went into building this house. I dreamed for probably…”

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

Shriek-inspiring homes that made for dramatic makeovers at the hands of TOH readers

Looking for the perfect farmhouse house plan? Check out this great design from 120 years ago. See how this 1903 farmhouse gets a redesign!

I recently fulfilled a lifelong dream and purchased a charming 100 year old Art Deco style kit house built in the 1920s. With beautiful original details like arched doorways, ornate moldings, and unique built-ins, this historic home is a decor lover's dream. While parts of the house need some TLC, I'm embracing the journey. Follow along as I check off my never-ending to-do list of projects and purchases. Sometimes forever solutions and sometimes "right now fixes".

What a fantastic before and after! http://betweennapsontheporch.net/a-historic-mississippi-farmhouse-gets-a-stunning-restoration/