Lisa is a reader who shared photos of her mountain retreat with us in the fall of 2012. It's on the market now in Cashiers, North Carolina, and she told me she's going to miss it: "I truly love this place. It’s like a wonderful tree house ... Keep Reading
Before & After: Reviving a 1912 Craftsman in Portland
A reader named Sharon told me about the wonderful old house they restored in Portland, Oregon. "We bought this lovely, but somewhat neglected, Craftsman home in the historic Laurelhurst neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. We wanted to ... Keep Reading
Sears Modern Homes: House Kits from Catalogs
Can you imagine being able to flip through a Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog full of house plans, choose one like this charming "Puritan" model, and buy it for as little as $1,500? Sears sold Modern Homes kits like this one between ... Keep Reading
Before & After: Giving Old Fireplaces a New Look
Most home buyers would take one look at this dark brick and paneled family room and run the other way. But John and Sherry at Young House Love were not deterred. They bought the 50-year old ranch home and began working their magic on ... Keep Reading