Old House Restoration Stories & Blogs

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1818 Sackets Harbor House

Sackets Harbor, New York

1818 Georgian Colonial

MOTIVATED SELLER- ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED

"LUXURY BED AND BREAKFAST"

TURNKEY NEGOTIABLE

Web Site: www.sacketsharborhouse.com

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Cochran Farmhouse Virginia

Clarke, Virginia,

Federal

The renovation and expansion of an 1840's federal style, center hall, stucco farmhouse in the Clarke County, Virginia. Hampton Farm

Web Site: www.cochranfarmlife.blogspot.com

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My 1923 Foursquare

Cornwall,

1923 Craftsman Foursquare

This poor house has suffered through some pretty careless tenants, horribly DIY renovations and repairs, yet it still retains a decent amount of original charm. Follow along as I try to undo the damage, and add the charm it has lost over the years.

Web Site: http://my1923foursquare.blogspot.com/

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Estonia: old wooden house in Marta street

Tallinn,

1901

Restoration of an old 1901 built wooden house. Soon it will be a vintage style Bed & Breakfast. In the house will be a small cosy French style cafe and country-style decoration shop.

Web Site: http://www.vintagehostel.blogspot.com

International listings

Trondheim, Norway,

1923 Traditional

Old house in Norway renovated 2009 ->

Web Site: http://www.nr14.wordpress.com

The Devil Queen

Crow Mountain, Arkansas

1890 Victorian: Folk

Chronicles how my wife and I sold our souls to an 1890 Queen Anne Victorian. Since 2002, we've moved the house from its original site and completely rebuilt it from the ground up. After four years of hard work, suffering, and bondage to the beast, we're still waiting to move into it.

Web Site: http://thedevilqueen.blogspot.com/

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Casa Decrepit

Alamdea, California

1876 Italianate

Casa Decrepit - The restoration of the Italianate style home is simply amazing and the story reads better than any Reality TV Show. Catch up with this quick restoration and follow the journey before it is finished.

Web Site: casadecrepit.com/

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The Petch House

Eureka, California

Victorian: Queen Anne

A HouseBlog about the restoration of an 1895 Queen Anne.

Web Site: petchhouse.blogspot.com

Eureka Redwood Victorian

Eureka, California

1890 Victorian

Our House - A 1890s one and a half story with cross gable dormers - All redwood construction - walls, floor, & ceilings. This is a restoration project.

Web Site: www.eurekavic.blogspot.com

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Vernacular Greek Revival

Healdsburg, California

1870 Greek Revival

A vernacular Greek Revival in downtown Healdsburg California that has not truly been lived in for 60 years.

Web Site: www.227northstreet.com/

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Goodin's Folly

Los Angeles, California

1909 Bungalow

Rebuilding a 1909 bungalow from the ground up.

Web Site: http://goodinsfolly.blogspot.com/

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School Daze

Monte Rio, California

1890 School Building

Originally the one-room schoolhouse for Monte Rio, CA, Sheridan School was decommissioned in 1942 and had fallen into significant disrepair when we bought it in 2009.

Web Site: http://rrschoolhouse.wordpress.com

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Tar Paper Crane

Oakland, California

1921 Craftsman Bungalow

This blog documents renovation projects to vintage homes in the San Francisco Bay Area. The houses are held true to their roots and brought up to modern building codes.

Web Site: http://www.tarpapercrane.com/search/label/Little%20Blue%20Cottage

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Oakland

Oakland, California

1929 Cottage

The chronicle of me and my wife's renovation our modest 1929 Oakland cottage.

More info...

Web Site: http://oaklandshack.blogspot.com/

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Restoring a Queen Anne Cottage in Oakland

Oakland, California

1898 Victorian: Queen Anne

A 1600 sqft house that still retains some of its original work that we hope will re-emerge during our renovations.

Web Site: http://victorian1898.blogspot.com/

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San Fran Vic

San Francisco, California

1890 Victorian

I am an avid blogger and I have decided to start blogging about my home restoration. I hope you enjoy it.

Web Site: www.sanfranvic.com

Ye Olde Money Pit

Canon City, Colorado

1880 Gothic Revival

Come and check my 1880's brick gothic revivial home and the many other houses I feature on my blog: House Crazy!

Web Site: http://housecrazy.wordpress.com/

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Two Alarm Victorian

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Victorian: Folk

A blog to document our DIY room to room entire remodel and restoration of an early 1900s home. This is the start of a life long project.

Web Site: www.twoalarmvictorian.wordpress.com

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Stephen Wilcox House

East Berlin, Connecticut

1771 Colonial

5 Bay, Center Chimney House built in 1771 by Stephen Wilcox. Kept in the family until the early 1950's.

We're currently completely restoring/remodeling the house, which hasn't been touched since the early 1950's.

Web Site: http://revive-restore-renew.blogspot.com/

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Holleywood

Lakeville, Connecticut

1853 Italianate

This fabulous old estate on a lake was built in 1853 by the Governor of Connecticut. Its brick and stucco construction includes a four-story octagonal turret. It was in one family for 158 years until we bought it in March 2011 and began to restore it.

Web Site: http://www.bringingbackholleywood.com/

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Enos Kellogg Homestead

Norwalk, Connecticut

1784 Saltbox

A sporadic recounting of our efforts to restore a c.1784 New England saltbox in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Web Site: http://enoskellogghouse.blogspot.com/

Red Maple Victorian

Stamford, Connecticut

1890 Victorian: Queen Anne

Young couple renovating a 1890's Victorian.

Web Site: http://www.redmaplevictorian.com

Red Maple Victorian: A Renovation Blog

Stamford, Connecticut

1890 Victorian

Young couple takes on a restoration/renovation of a 1890's Victorian in Connecticut.

Web Site: http://www.redmaplevic.blogspot.com

Under 1 Roof

Lake Worth, Florida

1923 Bungalow

It began just three years ago. Rock musician meets producer-next-door. She lived in a McMansion in the suburbs of South Florida. He was hunkered down in a bachelor pad in Atlanta. Together, Ray & Diane decided to give love one last chance while pursuing a lifelong dream - restoring and “greening” a historic home. Watch as they stumble their way through their ambitious DIY home makeover, while sharing their experiences and insights for you Under1Roof.

Web Site: www.under1rooftv.com

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Ybor Bungalow

Ybor City, Florida

1915 Bungalow

Before, during, and after pictures and stories about our 1915 bungalow in historic Ybor City, Florida.

Web Site: http://www.yborbungalow.com/

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This Old Home

Bethlehem, Georgia

Victorian: Queen Anne

This is the blog of our progress as we work to restore our 1862 home. For the past 5 years we have worked on our home as we lived in it... with our 6 year old twin boys helping along the way.

Web Site: thisoldhome.blogspot.com

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Timbre of My Heart

Champaign, Illinois

1900 Prairie Style

Timbre of My Heart is Stephanie and Dustin's story of reviving an early 1900's home that's a diamond in the rough. We're on a budget and doing most of the work ourselves, with the goal of restoring the home to its original charm and beauty.

Web Site: www.timbreofmyheart.com

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House in Progress

Chicago, Illinois

1914 Bungalow

This online diary brings the entire renovation process of one couple's journey to life as they are renovating their beautiful Chicago bungalow. Complete with diary archives, renovating and decorating ideas, before and after photos, book and magazine reviews, and even their experiences with different vendors, this site is a must see for any old house lover.

Web Site: www.houseinprogress.net

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Big Red

Wyoming, Illinois

1890 Victorian

The townspeople call her "Big Red" but we call it "home". This is the story of our work, lives and play in an 1890 home in Wyoming, Illinois. From figured butternut woodwork throughout, to the original Brunswick billiard table in the attic...each day reveals another reason why we're so glad the house selected us.

Web Site: bigredwyoming.blogspot.com

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In Town Acreage

Whiteland, Indiana

1946 Bungalow

Resto-modding a 1946 bungalow. Our kids are now grown and we found it time to get out of the standard one house on top of the other, every home looks the same sub-division. The problem was, we wanted all the benefits of living in the country while not sacrificing any of the benefits of living in town. We solved our dilema with this little diamond in the rough.

Web Site: http://ouroldhouse.apoponax.com

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Restoring Our 1900 Bungalow

Burlington, Iowa

1900 Bungalow

Web Site: draftyhouseinbtown.blogspot.com

The Old Mellicker Place

Iowa City, Iowa

1905 American Foursquare

Tales of joy and woe in the process of restoring a 1905 Four-Square.

Web Site: 225nlucas.blogspot.com

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Our Old Victorian

Sioux City, Iowa

1889 Victorian

Website documenting the restoration of our 1889 Victorian home.

Web Site: www.ouroldvictorian.com

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Simpson's Folly

Wichita, Kansas

1900 Edwardian

Join us as we blunder our way through the restoration of this turn-of-the-century Edwardian Foursquare where "the journey is part of the destination".

Web Site: simpsonsfolly.blogspot.com

the Joshua Shively House

Louisville, Kentucky

1906 Folk mix

Built in about 1906 as the summer home of the prosperous Joshua C. Shively family. Were undoing nearly every room to the original proportions, style and in some cases color, one wall at a time.

Web Site: http://thejoshuashivelyhouse.blogspot.com/

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Willow Hill

Owensboro, Kentucky

1821 Farmhouse

This is our blog about our old, historic home.

Web Site: willowhillhome.blogspot.com

Old House, New Garden

Winchester, Kentucky

1895 American Foursquare

My blog detailing living in and fixing up an 1895 old Foursquare in an old neighborhood.

Web Site: meandering-garden.blogspot.com

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The House at Sugar Creek

Sugar Creek, Louisiana

1888 Cracker House

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to completely restore an old abandoned home? Well that's exactly what we're doing with this late 1800's Louisiana dog-trot. Follow us from the very beginning until she's move-in ready.

Web Site: www.jackie-lewis.blogspot.com

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Cliff House Residence

Cape Elizabeth, Maine

1901 American Foursquare

Web Site: http://kickedeaves.blogspot.com/

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Two Cats in the Yard

Portland, Maine

1874

Two Cats in the Yard is a blog about our 1874 house in Portland, Maine. We are attempting a green renovation with two cats, a chihuahua, and a toddler in tow.

Web Site: 2cats.wordpress.com

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Daniel Dole House

Portland, Maine

1770 Georgian Colonial

A large, classic Georgian colonial, the Daniel Dole house is a two storied gambrel house with a central hall plan.

Web Site: http://thedailydish.wordpress.com/category/the-dole-house/

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Locust Point Rowhouse

Baltimore , Maryland

1875 Brownstone / Row House

The year long renovation of an 1875 rowhouse in Locust Point (Baltimore MD) near Ft. McHenry.

Web Site: http://locustpointrowhouse.blogspot.com/

The Gibbons' House

Baltimore, Maryland

1890 Brownstone / Row House

A complete renovation of a Baltimore rowhome and storefront into a modern family home

Web Site: Gibbonshome.blogspot.com

House Love

Baltimore, Maryland

1897 Victorian: Queen Anne

Located in Baltimore's historic Charles Village. The house was nearly destroyed by a fraternity that owned it for 10 years. Ron Tanner & Jill Eicher restored it over a 7 year period (and counting). The house was featured in THIS OLD HOUSE magazine in the Jan/Feb 2008 issue.

Web Site: www.houselove.org

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Colonial Revival in a Streetcar Suburb

Baltimore, Maryland

1915 Colonial Revival

This 1915 Georgian Colonial Revival in Baltimore's streetcar suburb of Ten Hills has been undergoing restoration by its third owners since July 2009. Read about the challenges they face as they undertake the restoration of the six bedroom house and view the ongoing and completed projects. All comments and feedback are welcome!

Web Site: http://www.colonialrevivalrestoration.com

Our Victorian

Brunswick , Maryland

1900 Victorian

Our Victorian - The ongoing saga of the restoraion of a 1900 home in an old railroad town. Photos and journals capture the process from the forst moment we laid eyes on it to today. Updated almost every day.

Web Site: http://www.ourvictorian.com/

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Stewart's Place

Hagerstown, Maryland

Georgian Colonial

Stewart's Place contains a visual documentary with current and historical photos of this beautiful colonial home.

Web Site: http://www.stewartsplace.com/4.html

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Project Ranchalow

Framingham, Massachusetts

1939 ranch-style bungalow

Chronicles the history and renovation of our ranch-style bungalow in the metro west area of Boston. We are now in touch with the original owner, who left a box of old photos in the closet for us to discover. Her parents built the house in 1939.

Web Site: http://projectranchalow.wordpress.com

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College Hill Renovation

Ann Arbor, Michigan

1932 Tudor Revival

An English Tudor renovation with classic style attempted by newlyweds with a bit of experience, a few tools, lofty ambitions, and eyes bigger than their wallets.

Web Site: http://collegehillrenovation.blogspot.com/

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Dora

Detroit, Michigan

1910 Colonial

We purchased this home in the Spring of 2009, and have only just completed the demo! Now it's time to start rebuilding...

Squatters had invaded the home prior to it being listed, and we had to contend with a great deal of human (and animal) mess - hence the title of the site. My partner works full time, second shift; I work two .8 FTE jobs, but since they're both virtual I'm able to be more flexible with my scheduling and am doing the bulk of the work myself. I don't have much experience aside from the everyday handyman sort of work (although we've rented some horrible homes, so I'm pretty good at quick plumbing and cosmetic fixes); and we don't have much of a budget, considering the amount of work that has to be done -- so I'm learning as I go. The plumbing hookups to the water heater and radiators, and all of the electrical work, will be left to the professionals. Everything else, from mold remediation in the basement to repairing the roof, I'll be completing one project at a time.

Web Site: http://www.craphousechronicles.com

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The Hamilton Road Project

Okemos, Michigan

1879 Victorian: Folk

This is the house located in downtown Okemos. My grandparents lived there. When they passed away I purchased the property and started the undertaking of rebuilding a historical property that was on its last legs.

Web Site: http://hamiltonproject.blogspot.com/

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Stucco House

Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota

1924 Bungalow

The ups & downs of restoring a 1924 bungalow.

Web Site: http://www.stuccohouse.blogspot.com/

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1889 Queen Anne Keller Row

St. Paul, Minnesota

1889 Queen Anne Electic

Purchased an 1889 Queen Anne thinking the renovation back to a single family home would be easy and quick right? Come see from hell to heaven this renovation!

Web Site: http://1889victorianrestoration.blogspot.com

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Heart's Content

Canton, Mississippi

1903 Georgian Colonial

Grand historic home in Canton, MS

Web Site: http://www.heartscontentms.com

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Claire Allen Historic Home

Jackson, Mississippi

1922 Colonial

This is our story of renovating a historic 1922 Colonial. I hope you enjoy the site.

Web Site: renovate-home.blogspot.com

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Raising Laura

Hannibal, Missouri

1897 Victorian

Blog about a couple of ex-Seattle urbanites who are restoring two "dying properties" in the picturesque town of Hannibal, Missouri, and (re)learning small town living.

Web Site: http://raisinglaura.blogspot.com/

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MARILYN MOSS

LOUISIANA, Missouri

1858 Italianate

3 STORY ITALIANATE HOME ON 2 1/2 CITY LOTS. 11 FIREPLACES,BALLROOM WITH PLASTERWORK ON CEILING. MASSIVE REVIVAL MIRROR IN GRAND HALLWAY. 4 BEDROOMS + 2 UNFINISHED ROOMS. 2 KITCHENS. AN ENCLOSED TOWER. 5 CELLARS WITH SLAVE QUARTERS. DETACHED MODERN BRICK GARAGE.

Web Site: MARILYNSHISTORICINTERESTS.BLOGSPOT.COM/

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Pondicherry Cottage

Somewhere in, Missouri

1894 Cottage

Follow our journey in restoring a 104 yr old cottage that we purchased for a dollar per square foot (property included).

Web Site: http://www.pondicherrycottage.blogspot.com/

The Jefferson House

St. Charles, Missouri

1889 Victorian: Folk

Web Site: JeffersonHouse.blogspot.com

St. Louis Folk Victorian

St. Louis, Missouri

1890 Victorian: Folk

I grew up in a century old home and always knew that I wanted one of my own someday. Recently I closed on what is my Dream Home and have begun the journey of restoration. While it might not turn out exactly true to Victorian-form; it will certaily be a tribute nonetheless.

Web Site: http://stlouisfolkvictorian.blogspot.com/

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The George Hall Home

Trenton, Missouri

1892 Victorian: Queen Anne

You may ask yourself "what prompted this insanity?" Well, it started with HGTV's "If Walls Could Talk". Then My Beautiful Bride and I spent an anniversary getaway at the Hoyt House in Fernandina Beach, Florida followed by a stay at the Marshall House in Savannah, Georgia. This prompted us to start looking for old houses nationwide, which included looking at houses on oldhouses.com. Anyway, this is my story and I'm sticking with it.

Web Site: http://iceretired.blogspot.com

Bennington Colonial's Blog

Bennington, Nebraska

The trials and tribulations of a NeoClassical/Queen Anne restoration/renovation undertaken by a now much wiser Do-It-Yourselfer and his family.

Web Site: http://benningtoncolonial.wordpress.com/

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Bennington Colonial's Blog

Bennington, Nebraska

1900 Victorian: Queen Anne

The trials and tribulations of a NeoClassical/Queen Anne restoration/renovation undertaken by a now much wiser Do-It-Yourselfer and his family.

Web Site: benningtoncolonial.wordpress.com

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Restore House

Fremont, Nebraska

1895 Victorian

Journal following the restoration of an 1895 home in Nebraska.

Web Site: http://oldhouse.typepad.com/

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Permaladder

Blairstown, New Jersey

1830 Victorian

I am writing a blog about the never-ending restoration of and experiences living in an old Victorian in Northern New Jersey.

Web Site: www.permaladder.com

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Our Victorian House

Fanwood, New Jersey

1891 Victorian: Eastlake

This site is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of Craig & Yvonne's 1891 Eastlake Victorian home. There are many detailed pictures of the restoration with descriptions of the problems they faced and how they solved them. Craig and Yvonne are restoring their home on their own and their story is perfect for all you do-it-yourselfers.

Web Site: http://www.ourvictorianhouse.com/

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White City Overlook Mansion

Hamilton, New Jersey

1820 Federal

This blog is our story of the rehab project of the White City Mansion, built in 1820, the home has seen various uses including White City Amusement Park, Casino, Dance Hall, and for the last 90 years or so a private residence. We are remodeling the home via a 203K rehab loan and will be moving in August 2010

Web Site: www.whitecitymansion.blogspot.com

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This Old Victorian House

Red Bank, New Jersey

1883 Victorian: Queen Anne

We just purchased an old Queen Anne Victorian that needs to be completely renovated. Our blog is our journey of restoring this beautiful house.

Web Site: http://thisoldvictorianhouse.blogspot.com/

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Howard Hall Farm

Athens, New York

1780 Federal

The restoration stories, images, video clips and a cast of characters surrounding this 220 year old stone Federal-style home on the Hudson River.

Web Site: www.howardhallfarm.com

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Brooklyn Row House

Brooklyn, New York

1906 Brownstone / Row House

Renovation of a 1906 Brooklyn row house. Photo diary of renovation, room by room, plus an up to date blog mostly about renovation and construction issues.

Web Site: www.brooklynrowhouse.com/house

Fixer-Upper

Canastota, New York

1890 Italianate

Fixer-Upper is a houseblog journaling a young couple's process of restoring and renovating an 1890's Italianate in rural upstate New York. We share stories, tips, techniques, and lots of photos.

Web Site: http://www.ourfixerupper.com/

Home Restoration

Castleton, New York

1883 Shingle

Watch the restoration of this 1883 Shingle Style property using old photos from a previous owner. Lots of before and after photos and how to information. A beautiful Hudson River location.

Web Site: blog.timesunion.com/homerestoration

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633RidgeburyRoad.com

Slate Hill, New York

1750 Gothic Revival

A restored farmhouse listed on the National Registry of Historic Places
contains pre-Federal, Federal, neo-classical and Victorian architectural
styles along with many antique assets, wood grained doors, hardware,
hand painted colonial floor-cloth etc.

The historic architect who guided the home's restoration recently
wrote to the home's owner, "This house has grown with its generations.
Each has treasured it while adding the best of their own time. Together
they have made it a veritable museum of architectural styles. Your
loving care has continued the tradition in the finest possible way.
Sincerely yours,
Craig Morrison AIA."

Web Site: 633RidgeburyRoad.com

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The Little White Bungalow

Durham, North Carolina

1920 Bungalow

A detail of one woman's journey in life and in restoration. This story is filled with laugh-out-loud tales of daily life while documenting all the unexpected and expected events of renovating the little white bungalow.

Web Site: http://emsblog.typepad.com/

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PolyCottage

wayne county, North Carolina

1900 Bungalow

We're working on restoring some parts and renovating others. Our house has a lot of additions. From above it looks like three small houses, so we named it the PolyCottage. We're doing most of the work ourselves on nights and weekends, so it's slow going.

Web Site: http://polycottage.blogspot.com

This cOld House

Dayton, Ohio

1922 Tudor

I blog about our 85 year old Tudor-bethan. It's a great story as we are only the third owners and when we moved in most of everything was original. It's a challenge to balance budget, aesthetics and history and we walk that tightrope with every decision we make.

Web Site: http://thiscoldhouse.blogspot.com/

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1926 Foursquare

Kettering, Ohio

1926 Craftsman Foursquare

This is my own old house blog, which chronicles the restoration/revitalization of a 1926 craftsman foursquare style home in Dayton, Ohio.

Web Site: 1926foursquare.blogspot.com

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1914 Foursquare

Lakewood, Ohio

1914 American Foursquare

The restoration of a 1914 Craftsman-styled American Foursquare.

Web Site: http://1914foursquare.blogspot.com/

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Oklahoma Colonial Revival Restoration

Guthrie, Oklahoma

1893 Colonial Revival

Young couple restoring this interesting house for fun. First major project on our own, and really excited!

Web Site: davisrenovation.blogspot.com

Reservoir Hill Restoration

Tulsa, Oklahoma

1929 Bungalow

3 bedroom 1.5 bath bungalow built near downtown Tulsa in the the historic Reservoir Hill area. Follow our blog in this restoration project.

Web Site: http://www.cordrenovation.com/wordpress/

The F. M. Jack House

Brownsville, Oregon

1893 French Second Empire

Restoration of 1893 French Second Empire Victorian weblog in it's first month. Currently listed on houseblogs.net webring.

Web Site: http://fmjackhouse.blogspot.com/

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Ranch Redo

Covallis, Oregon

1951 Ranch

It's not mid-century modern, and it's not a bungalow, it's a unique ranch-style located in Corvallis, Oregon.

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Just a Girl with a Hammer

Portland, Oregon

1938 Ranch

I have a 1938 postwar Ranch that had fallen into foreclosure and major disrepair. I'm a librarian who's trying to do almost everything myself.

Web Site: http://justagirlwithahammer.com

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1900 Farmhouse

Portland, Oregon

1900 Farmhouse

This simple farmhouse has gone extensive remodeling and changes, not just through it's current owner but other past owners as well. It is a modest home with loads of character and charm.

Web Site: www.1900farmhouse.com

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Laurelhurst Craftsman Restoration

Portland, Oregon

1912 Craftsman Bungalow

Restoration/remodel of a 1912 Craftsman in the Laurelhurst neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.

Web Site: kidderdragon.blogspot.com

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The Yellow House

Prineville, Oregon

1885 Traditional

I had lived in this house as a child, from 1963 to 1971 and had my eye on it ever since we moved out of it. It was yellow when I first lived in it, hence the listing name. When I can afford it it will be yellow again.

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1769 Restored Log and Stone House

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

1769 Log Home

This historic home features restored logs, original woodwork, corner cupoard, two working fireplaces, and charm. Restoration work was completed with preservation and historic perspective in mind while adding modern convenience.

Web Site: www.bensonloghouse.com

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Ephemera Ephemerae

Edgewood, Pennsylvania

1877 Victorian

We're working on restoring "Nutwood," an 1877 Victorian in one of the East Side Pittsburgh boroughs.

Web Site: http://ephemeraephemerae.blogspot.com/

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1875 Brownstone / Row House

We're in our late 20's and just bought our first home..."as-is"! We have 3 main goals while renovating:
1. efficiency
2. greenness
3. on budget
We want the house to be as efficient as possible. This includes use of space (goodbye traditional dining room we'll never use) & regulating temperatures (what's the point of have a new heating system done if it's too expensive to actually run all winter?!). Our greenness goal tied to efficiency, but also includes the type of materials we'll choose as we go. We want to make our home as healthy and clean as possible. As far as staying on budget, that's kinda a no-brainer. We want to be able to actually live her and enjoy it when this is all said and done! We've bitten off A LOT more than we anticipated when our house hunt began but something about this house just felt right...

Web Site: www.hammeringourwayhome.com

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Henrietta's PLace

Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania

1895 Victorian

A work in progress!
Needs a lot of work and the progress is slow!
Starting with the 27 + pieces of new glass it
needs!

A Coastal New England Dutch Colonial Home

Tiverton , Rhode Island

1930 Dutch Colonial

Follow our old House Remodel Project with lots of Home Remodel Pictures. A 1930's Dutch Colonial Home in the small New England town of Tiverton, Rhode Island, that is in need of everything. Purchased May 2007.

Web Site: http://coastalthemehome.blogspot.com/

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Three 11 Main

springfield, Tennessee

1896 Colonial Revival

chronicling the battles of renovating our decade old home.

Web Site: http://three11main.blogspot.com

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Pecan Place

Trenton, Tennessee

1893 Victorian

1893 Stick/Eastlake design by George F. Barber.

Web Site: http://teapottreasure.blogspot.com/

The Erwin House

Austin, Texas

1951 Mid-Century Modern

Diary of a Mid-Century Modern Renovation. A blog about the renovation, remodeling and addition of and to our 1951 mid-century modern home.

Web Site: www.erwinhouse.com

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Dog Trot Log Home

Smith County, Texas

1856 Log Home

Not for Sale: This is a restoration of the original log home that the client’s great-great-grandfather built with his own hands, with the assistance of itinerant crafstmen, when he moved to Texas in 1856. This vintage structure consists of two cabins (pens) separated by an open passageway (dog-run or dogtrot), with a continuous gable roof covering both cabins and the passageway between them. The porch extends across the entire front of the house and, the passage between the two pens, was enclosed by screens. A lean-to shed, was constructed at the rear of each cabin for a kitchen and bathroom. This type of shed was often an addition to these 19th century Texas log homes. The structure was disassembled and moved to the family ranch near Tyler, TX. and was completed in late summer of 2009.

Web Site: chambersarchitects.com/historic-restoration.html

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Cheney Farmhouse Restoration

Jamaica, Vermont

1880 Victorian

Jamaica is a small town of artists and craftsmen nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Watch as we lovingly complete a total restoration of this magnificent farmhouse, originally built in 1880 by a gifted local cabinetmaker.

Web Site: www.cheneyfarmhouse.blogspot.com

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A St. Albans Victorian

St. Albans, Vermont

1905 Shingle Style

The renovation and restoration of a turn of the century Queen Anne Shingle Style home in St. Albans, Vermont. The 70s weren't good to many Victorians, including this one! We're doing our best to fix that.

Web Site: http://www.prydein.com/215

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Old Town Home

Alexandria, Virginia

1886 Brownstone / Row House

Old Town Home is dedicated to the DIY restoration and renovation adventures of a young couple in an old row home in the Alexandria, VA historic district.

Web Site: http://www.oldtownhome.com

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Old Town Home

Alexandria, Virginia

1886 Victorian

The restoration story of an 1886 Victorian Row Home and it's DIY owners.

Web Site: http://www.oldtownhome.com

Gravel Springs Farm

Frederick County, Virginia

1836 Federal

An 1836 Shenandoah Valley late Federal style brick farmhouse located in rural Frederick County, Virginia.

Web Site: http://www.gravelspringsfarm.com/

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Eykamp Haus

Portsmouth, Virginia

1901 American Foursquare

Our journey trying to run a business, raise a family and restore a 100+ year old American Foursquare!

Web Site: eykamphaus.blogspot.com

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Victorian Restoration in historic Church Hill

Richmond, Virginia

1900 Victorian: Queen Anne

Follow John and his family as they attempt to bring to life their c. 1900 Victorian home located in the historic Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. This site is filled with many beautiful images of their Victorian home and neighborhood.

Web Site: http://www.lestercat.net/house_03/

The Nest on the Hill

Richmond, Virginia

1914 Victorian

Two twentysomething first time home owners bringing their 1914 Richmond, VA home back to life - with a twist!

Web Site: http://nestonthehill.blogspot.com

Enon Hall

White Stone, Virginia

1762 Colonial

The Web's first and longest-running houseblog. A Virginia family restores its ancestral home, in their family from 1762 to 1939 and then returned in 1999.

Web Site: http://www.enonhall.com/

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Ballard Fixer

Seattle, Washington

1929 Tudor Revival

The story of a slightly tilted old house with an elevator and a rockin' view.

Web Site: http://www.ballardfixer.com/

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Charles Brown House

Vancouver, Washington

1866 French Second Empire

We have a beautifully restored French Second Empire Home in Vancouver, WA, that is now a law firm. I understand this style of home is very uncommon on the west coast. We have also done extensive genealogical research on the family who built the house.

Web Site: http://www.charlesbrownhouse.com/

1904 Victorian

Portage, Wisconsin

1904 Victorian

Our website is a complete story of our 1904 Victorian Home Restoration. We have purchased the house in 2006 and worked on it nearly every day. We are currently in the process of renovating the exterior. On our site you can find our story, remodeling process and all the before and after photos of the exterior and interior.

Web Site: http://www.victorianhomerestoration.com/

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216 Cottage St

Sparta, Wisconsin

1905 Victorian

We're trying to renovate/restore our 1905 home in Sparta, WI. Watch as we become super geniuses by learning from our mistakes.

Web Site: 216cottagestreet.blogspot.com

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Fun and VJs

Brisbane, Queensland

1928 Queenslander

This blog chronicles the renovations to our Queenslander home in Brisbane, Australia - turning a sow's ear into a silk purse.

Web Site: http://funandvjs.blogspot.com/

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Kensington Bungalow

Vancouver, BC

Bungalow

One old neglected bungalow, two kids, a cranky cat, and us. Our quest to bring new life to this old house.

Web Site: http://kensingtonbungalow.blogspot.com/

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This Old Vancouver House

Vancouver, BC

1930 Bungalow

The running tale of restoring out 1930 bungalow back to some of its former glory (with a few modern conveniences for good measure).

Web Site: http://www.thisoldvancouverhouse.com/

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The Esplanade

Sydney, Nova Scotia

1920 Victorian

Landmark Victorian style home overlooking Wentworth Park and Sydney Harbour in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Built in early 20's by a wealthy prominent grocer family. This grand 2 1/2 story 18 room home sits right on the Wentworth Park and Byng Avenue.

Web Site: www.theesplanade.ca

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1871 victorian vernacular farmhouse

Stirling Rawdon, on

1871 Victorian

A story of the triumphs and tribulations and outright
disasters during the restoration of a thoroughly remuddled victorian farmhouse.

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jenny on argyle

Carleton Place, Ontario

1887 Ontario Gothic

Just day to day goings on on Argyle Street. An old house in an old town, a big garden, two parents, three kids, a dog, family, friends, school, jobs, you know....

Web Site: http://jennyonargyle-jenny.blogspot.com/

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Harrowsmith House

Harrowsmith, Ontario

1846 Georgian Revival

Web Site: http://harrowsmithhouse.blogspot.com

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Circa 1887

Oshawa, Ontario

1887 Ontario Gothic

This a a blog showing some of the work we have done on our old home.

Web Site: http://circa1887.blogspot.com/

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Crowder House

Spencerville, Ontario

1865 Red Brick, Stone Foundation

Welcome to Crowder House – the beloved rural home of two newly relocated city dwellers. We – the Resident and her Man – have been blogging here since taking possession of a power-of-sale property. Our objective is to entertain and inform, enabling you, the Reader, to learn and laugh from our own adventures.

Crowder House is also the centre of a burgeoning cottage industry aimed at helping small businesses market their wares through social media. As we develop, this blog will grow too, covering all of the different things we’re doing out at Crowder House.

Web Site: www.crowderhouse.com

Our Victorian House

Kircaldy, Fife

1879 Victorian

A photographic virtual tour of a 1879 traditional Scottish Victorian House being restored. Contains 100s of before and after pictures, details of projects and restoration techniques as well as a history of the house and a good collection of useful links.

Web Site: http://www.victorian-house.com/