If you’re restoring an old home, you may find yourself replacing a slate roof. Slate is an extremely durable material, and a roof tiled with slate can last hundreds of years. They are on many historic homes throughout the northeast united states. Some slate roofs have...
Victorian homes are beautiful. Their spires and turrets and ornate details make them aspirational fixtures of residential architecture, but their age means a lot of upkeep. For lovers of these old homes, like the one featured here, nothing is more satisfying than...
Victorian houses date from the early nineteenth to the early twentieth century. Each is as beautiful and interesting as the others when restored well. If you are considering a project or just love the look, we found restored Victorian houses you won’t want to...
Before you begin planning your Victorian landscaping project, it helps to understand the period. The reign of Queen Victoria, from 1837 to 1901, was a time of contrasts. A rigid social class system divided society. The upper and middle classes lived by a set of strict...
To many, owning a Queen Anne style house is the dream of a lifetime. But getting the opportunity to live that dream doesn’t always come easy. Quite often, realizing the dream of owning one of these magnificent homes means renovating a fixer-upper. Sometimes, these...
Gothic architecture comes with a distinct elegance and sometimes mystery. And the Revival era that lasted almost a century has added even more style to it. Take a look below and let yourself be amazed by some of the most amazing gothic revival houses in the world....
