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)
1926 Jewell Colony Tudor
On a whim, a couple moves from Texas to Michigan, and purchases a thoughtfully preserved 1926 English Tudor in the historic Jewell Colony on the island of Grosse Ile, making it their own. The home features a unique sunroom with in-ground garden beds.
1910 Craftsman Farmhouse
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
A couple moves from Brooklyn, New York to Minneapolis, Minnesota, 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
College sweethearts Angela and Jacob preserve a 1932 Tudor Revival in Marshall, Minn.; the family with four kids relishes the home's cosy size.
1830s Catskills Farmhouse
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
First-time homeowners renovate an 1860s Italianate Townhome in Brooklyn.
1929 Federal Colonial
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
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 colours and textures to lean into the vibrant energy of the city.
1770 Noxon Georgian
A woman preserves a 1770 Dutch Colonial in Poughquag, New York, leaning into the imperfect; as a single woman of colour, 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
A couple renovate an 1884 Victorian in Portland, Or.; they completely remodel the kitchen and primary bathroom, including cabinetry and wallpaper removal.
1920s Tudor
First-time homebuyers move from their New York City apartment to a spacious 1920s Tudor Revival in Maplewood, New Jersey; drawing from nature's palette, they designed their house to incorporate earth tones with vibrant pops of colour.
The Mae House
Author LaTonya Yvette preserves a 174-year-old farmhouse in Hudson, New York, which serves as a rest as residency programme for BIPOC individuals; the home is filled with creative touches, including a closet converted into a soaking tub space.
