Age of Family Farmhouse - OHW
2020年5月15日 · It had several old amenities (smokehouses, chicken coops, freezing area, etc). In the basement there is a very old support beam (1ft x 1ft) that was actually carved by an ax. Richard Breaks Sr. (whose sons were of said to built the house) was verified to of built a sizable house with several amenities around 1860.
non-central heating in old house and mortgages? - OHW
2024年1月16日 · non-central heating in old house and mortgages? Post by kensny » Mon Mar 28, 2011 10:16 pm We own a Greek revival farmhouse, approx 1850-1860, located in upstate NY.
1890 Gothic Revival Farmhouse Relay MD - Page 2 - OHW
2010年9月25日 · I'm with Igloochic on this. It looks like this is an original I-plan house. The bracketed gable, front door w/transom, and bay may have been added during the Victorian era.
First old house after college! (pics) - OHW
2011年10月30日 · Questions and answers relating to houses built in the 1800s and before.
To run away screaming? An ancient half timber house - OHW
2011年1月25日 · The first half of the house was apparently constructed in the 1600s, and it has been on the cadastral plans since the French Revolution in 1789. The second, bigger part of the house is most likely late 1800s, early 1900s. The house is built on a slightly sloping plot (approx. 15 degrees), the bottom of which is a small river.
5 Quick Tips to Fireplace Safety | Old House Web
Fireplaces and chimneys play a part in 42 percent of all home-heating fires, so take care before lighting the logs--you don't want your old house to become a statistic! 5 Tips for Fireplace Safety You can enjoy the crackling sound and delightful warmth of …
New old house: Upstate NY - OHW
2008年5月31日 · It's a simple 1850's house that hasn't really had any maintenance in about 20 years. Gutters full, flaking paint, etc. It needs a LOT of work, but for a vacation house it should (eventually) be really nice. The floors upstairs have nice wide (16") planks, and I really like some of the other "old house" features like the stone foundation etc.
Broken hearted to see former house wrecked by new owners
2012年4月5日 · I walked the dog past the front of their house a few weeks ago and saw that the bulbs from her previous cottage garden are now growing smack in the middle of their new only lawn front yard. I imagined that the nice old owner was smiling in her grave knowing that plantings would continue to pop up here and there around the yard. Lol!
Old pine floor restoration - Page 2 - OHW
2005年2月10日 · Questions and answers relating to houses built in the 1800s and before.
Staying motivated | Old House Web
Original features, like this magnificent stained glass panel, helped Ray and Christine Cunningham keep focused on the potential of their old house. We have succeeded on a house that others have failed on because of onecentral fact: We are motivated and totally committed.