We review the famous book, A Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia Savage McAlester, with a walk through our neighborhood. We highlight some of the most popular American house styles like Victorian, Craftsman, and Cape Code style houses. See which ones you know and how this book might help you identify your old house …
Do fans really save energy? Do you leave them on when you are not in the room? Do you use them with air conditioning? What about during the winter? We answer some of the obvious and not so obvious questions about fans in an old house. When I moved into our 1900s Victorian Farmhouse I …
Setting up your home for Montessori can seem overwhelming, especially if you have a smaller home without a dedicated playroom. See how we set up our old house the Montessori way. We created small areas for activities and others which foster independence. WHY MONTESSORI? I have always loved Montessori. Having attended a Montessori preschool myself …
I love spending long days outside on the porch, in the yard, swinging in the hammock, but the bugs!! How to keep those bugs away both indoors and out? We share 5 all natural tips we’ve learned from friends, neighbors, and pest control specialists over the years on how to keep those bugs away all …
It may still be cold, but spring is just around the corner. Now is the time for cleaning up your garden and getting it ready for spring. Our neighbor, Ian, at Elder Bear Farm shows us his top five tips for getting your garden ready for the upcoming season. Happy Gardening! WATCH THE 5 TIPS …
Learn how to do a house history search using historic Sanborn maps. We walk you through the process step by step to search for and interpret these beautiful historic documents that have recently been made available online by the Library of Congress. PIN IT FOR LATER I’ve been using Sanborn maps for years, probably because …