The pastoral retreat was restored to its former glory during a year-long, top-to-bottom reno.

by Amy Dorsch Heavilin of Vivacious Victorian My husband Doug and I are beginning year three of bringing our 1902 Queen Anne Victorian back to life. Twenty-two rooms, and we’re in the middle of restoring just room FIVE. To be fair, the exterior restoration was a beast, and it was completely done during the first […]

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

How to renovate a historic home, follow these 7 steps that will take you from the initial idea to the start of construction!

In our 1900 farmhouse renovation, we had to take almost everything out for the exterior and interior. While tearing off layers of past remodels, we have uncovered many original plans and details of the early 20th century home. See photos and read in depth of the old farmhouse architecture we’re restoring in our renovation.

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

How do you renovate a house with no money? Try these ideas on for size, from acquiring new skills to getting your renovation to pay you back.

Do you love historic home features? Find out what old house details are worth bringing back to their original character.

<em>TOH</em> readers took on another batch of rundown abodes and remade them into cheery and beautiful houses

Everything you need to know about gutting a house for remodeling. From the best tools, to how to demo interior walls, ceilings, insulation, kitchen and baths.