Episode 1 - Cheap Old Houses - The Ultimate List of Cheap Homes For Sale

June 21, 2024 In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 1, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

Where to Shop for Craftsman and Mission Style

Stickley Furniture, a beloved heritage brand established in 1900 and still producing beautiful handcrafted furniture today, is coveted for their Mission- and Craftsman-style pieces. We were so fortunate to work with them when creating this serene bedroom retreat for Ali and Nur. Gustav Stickley would love this Arts & Crafts bungalow bedroom, at the center of one of the most dramatic transformations in this perfect little house.

May 20, 2024 In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 1, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

Before + After: Transforming an Office Space into a Moody Kitchen!

What's more daunting than turning a firehouse — later a Town Hall and court — into a welcoming home? Turning its warren of municipal offices into a spacious, functional kitchen! READY, SET

May 19, 2024 In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 1, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

How We Revived a Victorian Storefront with Flowers

The nursery at Mettowee Mint, in Dorset, VT, is a magical place, fragrant with seasonal blooms and always bursting with colors. When the paint had dried and it was time to complete the exterior transformation of Bill and Joe’s former firehouse into a home, the Cheap Old Houses team wanted to borrow a bit of that Vermont magic. One call to Sarah Linford of Mettowee Mint, and we had a plan!

May 16, 2024 In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 1

How Do You Say “Old House Restoration” in Spanish?

Smokey coal-hued porcelain tiles by Porcelanosa flow between the new kitchen and dining room in the historic firehouse-turned-residence featured on the premiere of Cheap Old Houses’ newest series on HGTV.

May 14, 2024 In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 1, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

Our Favorite Place to Buy Reproduction Lighting for Old Houses

Stepping into Authentic Designs, family-owned lighting designers for three generations, in West Rupert, VT, you’re overwhelmed by the absolutely beautiful pieces that Michael Krauss and his team have created.

May 13, 2024 In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 1, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

How to Remove Paint from Historical Tin Panels

In the premiere episode of our HGTV series Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House, Bill and Joe fell in love with an old firehouse. Inside, the gorgeous, historical tin panels that had been caked in multiple layers of paint that was peeling off. We are so grateful for the partnership of SpongeJet, who helped us remove the old paint safely and effectively!