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
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Louisville, KY
A $110,000 home with enough outdoor space to transform the yard into a community garden.
Comfort, quiet, & energy efficiency for homes of all ages. Portland, OR
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...
Restoration contracting with specialty in faux finishing, Venetian plaster, scenic art, and more. New York City and Catskills, NY
Washington D.C. Metro
Full service Home Restoration Services from interior design to general contracting as seen on HGTV’s “Houses with History,” specializing in historic restorations. Plympton, MA
Over 300 paintings for you to fall in love with! Bedford, PA