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Workshop Breathes New Life into Old Houses in New Hampshire

coolplaneteditor wrote 3 weeks ago: By Garry Dow, Community Outreach Coordinator, Clean Air-Cool Planet “Houses breathe?” she asked. “Ho … more →

Tags: Community Action, Energy efficiency, fuel efficiency, Button Up NH, Home weatherization

Buttoning up drafty old buildings with care

coolplaneteditor wrote 4 months ago: Katie Miller By Katie Miller, Clean Air-Cool Planet 2009 Climate Fellow Last Saturday morning, I fou … more →

Tags: New Generation, Historic Buildings, Energy efficiency, Heat Retention, Weatherization, heat efficiency, Green Building, historic building, energy efficient building

Eclectic House on Chestnut Street

Ginger wrote 6 months ago: The folks who live here have eclectic tastes and aren’t ashamed of being different. This house … more →

Tags: Downtown Photos, Downtown Wilmington NC, living in downtown Wilmington NC, Chestnut Street

Open Concept Designs work well with Older Homes

brianmadigan wrote 7 months ago: Open it Up! By Brian Madigan LL.B. For most of the twentieth century, house designs divided houses u … more →

Tags: toronto real estate, Royal LePage Innovators, Ontario, open-concept

Asbestos Real Estate Danger–Safe Removal and Healthy Options7 comments

gerireilly wrote 8 months ago: Buying a home is a rewarding experience, often afforded as a result of years of hard work. With this … more →

Tags: Real Estate, House & Home, Mesothelioma, Cancer, Asbestos, Mineral, health, Insulation

Not quite what I had planned...

bedandbreakast wrote 8 months ago: It will be interesting to see how this Easter is viewed in the family history.  Although it’s … more →

Tags: Family, Allergies, kids, Grandparents, special days, Bed & Breakfast, bad luck, kids with food allergies, Illness

THE JOYS OF AN OLDER HOME (AKA - FUN WITH WATER HEATERS)3 comments

A*MUSE wrote 9 months ago: Friday night, the Jim stepped in a puddle of water next to our dryer and laundry closet.  Not a huge … more →

Tags: 1, Repairs, Water Heaters, Unexpected Sunday Fun

The Steele-Cobb House, One of Atlanta’s Pre-Civil War Era Homes is on the Market!

pruittpulse wrote 10 months ago: Calling all history buffs! The Steele-Cobb house, one of Atlanta’s few surviving and architect … more →

Tags: atlanta homes for sale, Historic homes, Jenny Pruitt and Associates, unique homes, Atlanta History Center, Pre-Civil War Architecture

AH, THE JOYS OF AN OLDER HOME!1 comment

A*MUSE wrote 1 year ago: If you don’t know…our house was built in 1945 and we’re in a historic section of N … more →

Tags: 1, Home Repair, frustrations, Joys

One of These Rooms Is Not Like the Others...46 comments

hookedonhouses wrote 1 year ago: Okay, boys and girls. It’s time to play one of our favorite games, called “One of These … more →

Tags: Rooms That Need Rehab, bad mls photos, TV, Decorating, Victorian, house tour, Entertainment, remodel, Old House

Buying an Older Home?

pruittpulse wrote 1 year ago: Source: AJC Homefinder. By: Bill Garwood They can be charming, but make sure an expert signs off on … more →

Tags: Jenny Pruitt and Associates, Real Estate, Buyers, Housing Market, Buying Real Estate, atlanta real estate, Atlanta Real Estate Blog, Custom Homes

I Spy a Classic Foursquare32 comments

hookedonhouses wrote 1 year ago: My daughter Lily loves to play “I Spy.” We play it a lot in the car on road trips and in … more →

Tags: house tour, Decorating, Real Estate, Old House, Portland, Oregon, Foursquare, i spy

When Bad Remodels Happen to Good Houses56 comments

hookedonhouses wrote 1 year ago: Take a look at this old red brick house on the market for $249,000 in Cincinnati. It was built in 18 … more →

Tags: Rooms That Need Rehab, Decorating, Real Estate, renovating, house tour, Old House, Remodeling

Let's Take a Drive Through Georgetown33 comments

hookedonhouses wrote 1 year ago: Hey, everybody! I’m back after spending eight days in the Washington, D.C. area. It was a grea … more →

Tags: historical homes, gawking, Real Estate, Old Houses, Washington, District of Columbia, Maryland, georgetown, St. Elmo's Fire

Can This Old House be Saved? 52 comments

hookedonhouses wrote 1 year ago: You know how sometimes you’re surfing through the listings of houses for sale and suddenly com … more →

Tags: Real Estate, Ohio, house tour, Renovation, Old House, Milford

The Purple Victorian on Lane's End Farm 17 comments

hookedonhouses wrote 1 year ago: Lane’s End Farm has been a familiar sight around here with its purple-painted Victorian farmho … more →

Tags: house tour, brick, Ohio, Victorian, Old House, Flowers, Farmhouse, 1860's, farm

What's Wrong With This Picture?26 comments

hookedonhouses wrote 1 year ago: Hmmm. Something’s just not right with this kitchen. Do you see it? If you want to get a look a … more →

Tags: Rooms That Need Rehab, Decorating, Real Estate, Kitchen, paint, COLOR, house tour, Old House, lighting

House Tour: 1911 Bungalow on My Old Street31 comments

hookedonhouses wrote 1 year ago: Okay, you’re going to have to indulge me a little bit today. I realize you might not be as exc … more →

Tags: house tour, Old Homes, Woodwork, Ohio, bungalow, Clifton, 1911

House Tour: Yellow Victorian in Columbia Tusculum25 comments

hookedonhouses wrote 1 year ago: As promised, today we’re taking a tour of this charming yellow-painted Victorian home in Colum … more →

Tags: house tour, Decorating, Real Estate, Victorian, Old House, columbia tusculum, PAINTED LADY, 1800's, Historic House


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