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At Home With History: Why the National Register of Historic Places is One More Reason to Love Old Houses

If you love old houses but don’t spend every day swimming in the waters of historic preservation public policy, you may well ask, what is the National Register of Historic Places? You’ve come to the right place!

Paint Colors for Your Historic Home

Siding, trim, windows, and eaves — where to start when developing the paint scheme for you historic house? Kate Wood has the tips you need.

Architectural Digest: “The 15 Most Charming Historic Homes on the Market Right Now”

Architectural Digest talks with CIRCA Old Houses and Cheap Old Houses founder, Elizabeth Finkelstein, on the real estate market and cheap old houses!

Celebrating Dayton’s Old Houses with the Dayton Daily News

Must-read for old house lovers — especially you Ohio Buckeyes!

Is Your Home Worth Preserving?

New year, old houses… January always sparks the urge to look at the world with fresh eyes.

Kitchens: Clues & Queues for Updating Them in Vintage Style

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

Are You BUNGALOW GOLD or GREEN SCENE? New Paint Palette with Dunn-Edwards DURA and Cheap Old Houses

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

WOMEN AT WORK: Cheap Old Houses + Dovetail Workwear

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

Easy Tips to Keep Your Historic Home Toasty All Winter

“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

Historic Trades: Find Them, Hire Them, Appreciate Them

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

FROM THE CHEAP OLD HOUSES BOOK: Kamaria and Dakarai (and Baby CozI!) in Detroit, Michigan

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

Bathroom Reading: How to Use Vintage (and Vintage-Looking) Materials Part 2

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 […]

Bathroom Reading: How to Use Vintage (and Vintage-Looking) Materials Part 1

  A bathroom with original features is a beautiful thing to behold. Though, judging by the stock in your favorite architectural salvage warehouse, not everyone agrees. Alas! The next best thing to finding an intact historic bathroom is reconstructing one using vintage tubs, sinks and even tile and taps. Early in my rehab journey, I […]

CIRCA Welcomes Worth Preserving to The Magazine

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

Frascati: Own A National Landmark on Acreage in Virginia’s Orange County

WOW. This stunning estate deserves a little extra attention!

HGTV Announces Return of CIRCA Founders for New “Cheap Old Houses” Series

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!

Galentine’s Day with All Your Favorite Old House Influencers

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!

Live Your Absolute Dream in an English-style Manor House!

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.

Porch Perfect as a Georgia Peach!

Sometimes, you don’t even need to see past the porch — and those double doors! — to know this is THE ONE!!!⁠

Yummy Victorian-era Fireplaces in Michigan for Under $50,000!

Because you deserve not just one majestic fireplace, but TWO!

 

 

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