Diary of an Old Home

Homeowners offer an intimate look at the original features and modern renovations that make their old homes unique; they also share their passion for understanding and preserving their properties' distinct histories.
1910 Craftsman Farmhouse
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Stef and Scott are a farming couple raising five children on generational farmland in Michigan; they lovingly transform a 1910 Craftsman Farmhouse that's been in their family since 1965 into their forever home.

1918 Pre-Craftsman
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A couple moves from Brooklyn, New York to Minneapolis, Minn. where they are raising their daughter; they renovate a 1918 Pre-Craftsman with a bold aesthetic partly inspired by the wallpaper left by the house's previous owner.

1932 Tudor Revival
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College sweethearts Angela and Jacob preserve a 1932 Tudor Revival in Marshall, Minn.; the family with four kids relishes the home's cozy size.

1830s Catskills Farmhouse
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Chris and Christienne embrace the rural lifestyle and restore an 1830s Greek Revival farmhouse in Meredith, New York, where they are raising their two year-old daughter; the couple's style is often inspired by their combined British and Trinidad.

1860s Italianate Townhome
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First-time homeowners renovate an 1860s Italianate Townhome in Brooklyn.

1929 Federal Colonial
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A couple renovates their 1929 federal colonial in Portland, Oregon, with a focus on making it as family friendly as possible; they choose to remove the wall between the dining room and kitchen to create more shared space and encourage togetherness.

1904 Algiers Point Victorian
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A couple restores their 1905 Edwardian home in Algiers Point, New Orleans with the help of family and friends; they infuse the home with joyful colors and textures to lean into the vibrant energy of the city.

1770 Noxon Georgian
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A woman preserves a 1770 Dutch Colonial in Poughquag, New York, leaning into the imperfect; as a single woman of color, she finds ways to relish being the odd one out in the rural community and fills the home with pieces that look and feel like her.

1884 Portland Victorian
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A couple renovate an 1884 Victorian in Portland, Or.; they completely remodel the kitchen and primary bathroom, including cabinetry and wallpaper removal.

1920s Tudor
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A couple updates their 1920s Tudor Revival in Maplewood, New Jersey.

The Mae House
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A woman preserves a 174-year-old farmhouse in Hudson, New York.

Greek Revival
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The legacy of this couple's 1800s Greek Revival mansion is extensively documented through books, photographs, and newspaper articles; they honor the history by incorporating some of the original elements while adding in their maximalist design style.

Italianate Brownstone
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A family thoughtfully restores the original details of their 1880s brownstone; once divided into rental units, they return it to its original single-family home layout, while also adding their unique design style, inspired by their travels.

Tudor Revival
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Using her background in theater and love of set design, Reagan Leslie mixes traditional and contemporary design elements to update her 1908 tudor revival in Peoria, Ill.

The Whalehouse
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A Massachusetts couple renovate their 1855 Italianate-style home in New Bedford, Mass.; the home was once owned by Herman Melville's sister; by rearranging some of the original footprint, the couple reimagine this historic home.

The Filomena
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City transplants renovate their 1860s former rectory in the Berkshires.

The Sutor House
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A couple preserves the magic of their 1938 northwest modern home.

Foursquare Farmhouse
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Old home enthusiasts renovate their 1912 foursquare farmhouse home.

Colonial Revival
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Kemp Harper and Kevin Boling preserve their 1939 Colonial Revival.

House on the Cape
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High school sweethearts move from the desert to Cape Cod.

The Oatmeal House
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High school sweethearts renovate their traditional 1891 home in Winchester, Massachusetts.

1800s Connecticut Colonial: Connections From Past to Present
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Two New Yorkers buy a foreclosed colonial home in Hampton, CT.

1800s Boston Victorian: Modern Design With Historic Materials
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Renovation Husbands restore an 1800's Victorian home in Boston.

Windemere 1800s Home: A Cliffside Treasure Trove on a Northern Island
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Windemere's homeowners maintain a legacy of ownership with generations of family friends.

1795 Windrift Hall
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A 1795 New York farmhouse juxtaposes modern style with original texture.

1780s Farmhouse
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A sweeping 1780s farmhouse is restored to its almost original glory.

Whimsical Oyster Bay Estate
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A Victorian estate on Long Island with a whimsical style.

New England Farmhouse
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A 19th-century Connecticut farmhouse.

Century-Old Portland Colonial
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New life in a century-old icon.

Catskills Country House
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An 1800's barrel workshop in the Catskills.

Prairie-Style Craftsman
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Turning a prairie-style craftsman into a modern and sustainable gem.