Apr 18th 2012 9:00AM
Ever dream about snagging a great old house with good bones, fixing it up by the sweat of your brow, and transforming it into a period showplace? Well, you're in luck. This Old House is out with its 2012 list of the country's "Best Old House Neighborhoods" -- which includes dozens of places where you can find -- and... Continue Reading »
Jan 9th 2012 10:19AM
WASHINGTON -- If you've been putting off repairing a peeling windowsill, or you're thinking of knocking out a wall, listen up: Check how old your house is. You may need to take steps to protect your kids from dangerous lead. The risk of lead-based paint from older homes is back in the news, as the government considers... Continue Reading »
Apr 25th 2011 4:00PM
It takes a lot of vision--and more than a little chutzpah--to do what New Jersey homeowners Jeremy and Christina Gulish did. Where other house hunters saw only drab décor and outdated plumbing in their four-bedroom fixer-upper, this recently married couple saw opportunity. "The house was pretty bland," says... Continue Reading »
Oct 14th 2010 3:55PM
When you spend too much time in your home, you are bound to find a home improvement project or two that can keep you busy. And that's usually what happens during the winter, when long hours inside give you time to wonder why you decided to paint the walls avocado green. For Heydi Cribben and her boyfriend, Jesse (pictured... Continue Reading »
Sep 28th 2010 10:44AM
Buying a first home is a complex process. Fortunately, in today's market there are ways to find a home that you can comfortably afford. One common way that buyers often find a good value is by buying a fixer-upper, which is basically an existing home that needs... Continue Reading »
