After cutting through a wall to make a bathroom doorway, homeowners found something they didn't expect or quite understand.

A year ago at this time, the downstairs half-bath at the century-old home of Daughter No. 2 had the feel of an outhouse – complete with occasional rear-end chilling Arctic breezes. She diligently ...

What we are reading this week about decorating and renovating old houses: An ongoing thread at My Old House Online is discussing cool artifacts unearthed during renovations. Above, an old photo and ...

Many homeowners want to save the original details that attracted them to their home in the first place but don’t know how. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind: Savor original finishes. If you ...

A couple who purchased a 400-year-old home have made some special discoveries, including original brick flooring, a fireplace, and even a 70-foot-deep water well. Olivia Munro lives in the old house, ...