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.
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Episodes (12)
Greek Revival
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
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
Using her background in theatre and love of set design, Reagan Leslie mixes traditional and contemporary design elements to update her 1908 tudor revival in Peoria, Ill.
The Whalehouse
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
City transplants renovate their 1860s former rectory in the Berkshires.
The Sutor House
A couple preserves the magic of their 1938 northwest modern home.
Foursquare Farmhouse
Old home enthusiasts renovate their 1912 foursquare farmhouse home.
Colonial Revival
Kemp Harper and Kevin Boling preserve their 1939 Colonial Revival.
House on the Cape
High school sweethearts move from the desert to Cape Cod.
1913 Craftsman
Ciara and Ryan Kenaston update their 1913 Craftsman-style home, located outside Portland, Oregon, drawing inspiration from an English country cottage.
Tudor Revival
A woman updates her quaint 1937 Tudor Revival in Portland, Oregon in the style of an English Country Cottage. By using her DIY skills, she breathes new life into a home she grew up right around the corner from.
The Oatmeal House
High school sweethearts renovate their traditional 1891 home in Winchester, Massachusetts to accommodate their modern family, while also celebrating simplicity.
