When Sara sent me the amazing before and after photos of this neglected old cottage in Louisiana, I knew you'd want to see them, too. It was built in 1926 and had seen better days, that's for sure. But she saw the potential there that most ... Keep Reading
The Tiny Shotgun House from “Fixer Upper” For Sale in Waco
Remember the episode of "Fixer Upper" when Chip and Joanna Gaines moved that tiny shotgun house to a new location and gave it a major makeover? The house was built in 1920 and was looking pretty rough when Jessie and Cameron Bell decided ... Keep Reading
“It Was the Worst House on the Block:” A Small Cape Gets a New Look
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
“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
Brittany York’s Sugarberry Farmhouse in Louisiana
After I featured 5 versions of the Sugarberry Cottage house plan recently, a reader told me about Brittany's, and I think it's my favorite yet! She built it with her husband Andy and says, "I am totally living out my dream on a little ... Keep Reading