Old Houses

"Quaint" or "modern," however you like them we're looking at kitchen designs that old house fans will love.

CIRCA Old Houses and Cheap Old Houses Cofounders Curate Paint Capsule Collection with Dunn-Edwards DURA

CIRCA Old Houses and Cheap Old Houses founder Elizabeth wants you to wear Dovetail Workwear, just like her!

"There is nothing inherently drafty about old houses; in fact, many of them are built with stronger, old growth wood, brick and plaster that are far better insulators than cheaper modern materials. However, deferred maintenance may mean that spaces are no longer airtight, which can lead to drafts." — Elizabeth Finkelstein in HuffPost

Your historic property deserves a preservation-minded tradesperson — here's how to find one!

A $110,000 home with enough outdoor space to transform the yard into a community garden.

We're back in the bathroom, talking about ways to design your bathroom in period-appropriate style. In Part 1, we left off with creating a floor plan and inventory of vintage items you might want to incorporate.  Now let's discuss fixtures & finishes Floor plan and inventory in hand, visit salvage warehouses. These places can be overwhelming - start with the big stuff (tubs, sinks) and make...

Does original porcelain make you swoon? (CIRCA listing: Carter Mansion Estate and Carriage House, Carthage, MO) Are you a fool for designated hot and cold taps? (CIRCA listing: Historic Victorian, Montville, NJ) Do you prefer pedestals or legs? (CIRCA listing: Senator J. Griswold Webb House, Clinton Corners, NY) Can we get some claw feet over here? (CIRCA listing: Frascati, Somerset, VA) A bathroom with...

CIRCA is delighted to welcome preservationist Kate Wood to The Magazine!

New series with a new format means a NEW TITLE, and Elizabeth and Ethan are inviting Cheap Old Houses fans and followers to vote on what it will be!

The ultimate old house lovers weekend, with CIRCA, Cheap Old Houses and a half-dozen of the most incredible house stewards and influencers we all love to follow!

Dreams are about to come true for the new owners of this stately stone home! Stare pensively out the window with a copy of your favorite English tragedy (or romance!) on your lap.