Kim and I are old house nerds. We text pictures of old houses to each other, go on house tours,…
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Old Houses
Old houses have such charm and character, it's hard to imagine anyone doesn't dream of owning a historic home. Their nostalgia, quality and attention to detail are unsurpassed compared to many modern homes.
But they also comes with certain challenges of you want to keep their history alive with period details while incorporating modern amenities.
Get tips and advice for maintaining and upgrading old houses, and even check out real estate listings for old and historic homes.
10 Easy Old House Lessons for New Houses
I’ve been on a bit of an old house kick lately with my posts. One thought kept popping into my…
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The Exterior of the Lovely Vrooman Mansion
I recently had the chance to stay at one of my favorite local houses, the Vrooman Mansion Bed & Breakfast….
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Inside the Beautiful Vrooman Mansion
My dear friend Andy loves antiques and old houses. So when she came back to the area for her birthday,…
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10 Dreamy Old Houses to Love
Last week, I went on a quick girls’ trip with a friend to the Vrooman Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Bloomington, Illinois….
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Old House Society Home Tour 2019
This summer, Kim and I went to Bloomington’s Old House Society Home Tour. This was our second year to attend,…
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Identifying House Styles: Prairie Style Homes
Back in October, we toured Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Wright was a true genius,…
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Old House Society Bloomington Illinois Annual Home Tour 2018 Franklin Park
Have you ever driven down a street filled with older homes and buildings and wished you could see inside? Old…
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