This small Cape in Connecticut was built in 1947 and, bless its heart, had seen better days. Athena Bohm wrote me about it, saying it had become "the worst house on the block." But after she spent six months remodeling it with the ... Keep Reading
How an “Ugly Duckling” of a House Got a Beachy Makeover in Maine
Well, Laurel LaBauve of SoPo Cottage has done it again, you guys. She sent me her latest reno project, an old house dubbed "The Ugly Duckling" that got a bright and beachy makeover in Maine. It didn't look like much to begin with, but ... Keep Reading
“Home Town:” Giving a Small House Southern Charm with a New Porch
Have you been watching the new show "Home Town" on HGTV? It claims a space on my DVR schedule so I never miss a makeover. I love a good porch, so it was fun to see how Ben and Erin Napier added one to this small white house in Laurel, ... Keep Reading
This Neglected Old House in Massachusetts Got an Amazing Makeover
This broken-down and neglected old house in Massachusetts, was built from a plan found in the 1926 Home Builder's Catalog called "The Arstine." Thanks to Tom and Cathleen of CT Properties Southcoast, it looks better than it probably did ... Keep Reading
Quick Change: Kim’s Savvy Southern Style Kitchen
You don't always have to make a major overhaul in a room to make a difference. I was reminded of that decorating truth when I saw Kim's kitchen. She made one basic change to mix things up a bit, and here's how it looks now... I ... Keep Reading