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I am seriously loving the updates on the pink bathroom. We had some 1980s doozies in our house, but this room is amazing. Wouldn't you love to go back in time and ask the renovators, "What were you thinking???" :-)

What a great house in the making! Good luck to you in the process. Love the exterior of the home.

I just stumbled across your site and am enjoying reading it! My husband and I bought a 1911 colonial revival in Lancaster, PA and moved in four months ago. We waver between delight in our treasure and terror that we will never be able to get it together. Hoping to use your site for inspiration - thanks so much!!

I am very impressed with your work. The 1871 home I lived in as an adolescent took 11 years of do it yourself Renovation. Your site is great. The artifacts section was very interesting My husband is an archeologist and puts up with my never ending search for a home like yours. It ts only a pipe dream but I am living vicariously through you. Good luck,take your time. Your work will live on for future generations. Make sure you stash a newspaper,coins and write your names and dates in as many walls as possible. A future owner will delight in uncovering these treasures.

Bootiful house. I have a 4 bedroom from the same period about 100 meters from the cliffs over Lake Erie. Mine is such a mess a raccoon the size of a dog was living in it when I got it. He will not fetch my slippers. I was looking for an example to work from and I came across yours. Thanks much. I wonder if I can add colors for trim like they do in the old San Fran houses after I fix lots of other stuff. Cheers.

We live in Hunting Ridge the neighborhood next to Ten Hills and we have rehab our home since 1990, one room at a time to bring it back. I love hearing what you are doing but I admire you for doing it the "right" way and taking your time. No it is not easy but is so rewarding when completed. If you have any questions about wood, my husband is a master craftsman and would be happy to give advice if needed. Keep up the good work I love your site.

Your home is beautiful - it looks like it could be on a Christmas Card! Amazing!!! We are looking to buy a 1920's Colonial Revival that needs a lot of work and you all provide some great tips and links. Thank you!

Congratulations on respecting the spirit of your house. We just bought a 1915 prairie style house, which hasn't had more than kitchen updates and has many of the features of your house. We hope to follow your example--keep up the good work!

Creeatd the greatest articles, you have.

Hi We just bought a 1917 Colonial revival in Cincinnati. I am looking forward to seeing all your "after" photos to help me get ideas. I have learned so much about the history of my home just by reading your site! Keep posting!

Thanks for sharing! My husband and I are buying a 1870 colonial home right in the heart of the city where we currently live. I am researching renovating/updating ideas and this was very helpful. I think we will also do a blog of our updating as well. Thanks!

Great website!! I am finishing up on a 1904 Victorian with maple flooring. Your site has helped me with color choices. Great to see the house being cared for.

Your site has made me feel so much better! We are in contract to purchase a 1919 colonial in New Rochelle, NY that needs an incredible amount of work.As it turns out TLC is the work needed as most of the original home is still in tact. Seeing how you made the house into mini-projects is really encouraging. I will surely be referring to this website for both ideas and to draw strength from when the demolition begins!

My husband and I recently bought a 1908 "fixer upper" Colonial Revival (Georgian) where we live in NJ (where a fixer upper is still $275/sq ft) with dreams to restore it to its original gradure. Luckily, there isn't too much "remuddling" to undo! Keep up the good work!

I love your website and your dedication! We just purchased a 1919 colonial in Cleveland, OH and are restoring it to its former glory. We find lots of treasures in our demolition as well! I discovered that some of those Barber dimes are worth a lot! Also, you get to peek at those who lived in the home and what was going on in the neighborhood throughout time! Good work and Good Luck!

I really enjoy your website! The history you have found in and around your home is awesome! After viewing your site, I'm even more excited about getting my own historical home!!

Thanks for sharing your home with us...it's always fun to see someone else's work. I wonder if your basement wooden box would have been used for offseason storage of screens/storms? I especially enjoyed browsing the building materials catalog and I've bookmarked that part for future reference.

I love your website! My husband and I recently purchased a century home as well...an 1870 farmhouse. We are doing something similar by recording our renovations on a blog. http://bluecenturyhome.blogspot.com/ I am impressed with how faithful you are being in your restorations. I will be checking back to see your progress. You have a beautiful home!

Your home is amazing. So much potential! I am from Canada, but spent last weekend in Northern New York. I love older Colonial homes. Can't wait to see more.

What an inspiration to you & Tom for taking upon this project of love. For young people to display so much appreciation and pride into this beautiful historic home warms my heart and soul. This home will provide you a place of peace and tranquility based upon your love, caring and support and also the love of family and friends.