A blog about living with an antique home and following the restoration process of newlywed first time home buyers.

If you want to give your home more curb appeal, one great way to start is by giving the exterior a thorough cleaning. An exterior that sparkles in the sun can make a world of difference.

Everything you need to know about a saltbox style house, including its history, key design characteristics, and the story behind its unique saltbox name.

Popular in 17th- and 18th-century America for its ability to accommodate large families, the saltbox house features a catslide roof that extends below the eaves, creating one story that juts out on the back of the home and two or more on the front. The genius of the design is that any ordinary colonial home could be quickly and affordably upgraded to a saltbox simply by adding a leaning rafter to the rear. Specimens of this type of residence still stand to this day. Scroll through to see…

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And why is it called a saltbox to begin with?

Love the dark paint with wood trim