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Ireland Will Pay You Up to $92,000 to Save a Fixer-Upper on a Picturesque Island!

Have you ever dreamed of owning a house on a picturesque Irish island, where the rugged beauty of nature greets you every morning? It’s possible to turn that dream into reality through Ireland’s Our Living Islands initiative.

January 7, 2025

What Happens When You Buy an $88,000 Mansion With Your Mom?

When April and Katie Grossman bought a long-abandoned Queen Anne Victorian mansion in Elmira, New York, for just $88,000, they weren’t just restoring a house. They were creating a shared dream—one built with patience, love, and a whole lot of heart.

December 6, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 4, Episode 6, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

Why We Love Interiors that Mix Style and Era (Homes Aren’t Museums!)

We have the most fun when we’re playing and mixing architectural and historical styles from different eras. Old houses do not need to feel like museums, frozen in time, one-note style statements. An Italianate house with mid-century inspired decor? Love that! A vintage bungalow with contemporary furnishings? Adds such interest!

August 13, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 2, Episode 7, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

You Want Pieces Designed to Last. You Want Craftsmanship. You Want GreenRow.

When we select a piece of new furniture, we want to see it reappear, year after year, in family photos. We want generously deep bowls and sleek dishes to be part of a family’s memories of Sunday waffles and holidays feasts. We know the pieces we sourced from GreenRow will live up to those hopes.

August 8, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 8, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

What’s Our Secret for an Endless Summer?

What is a porch if not an outdoor room, another place for us to create comfort and relaxation? The retro style of Business & Pleasure was a perfect complement to the outdoor oases Ethan and Elizabeth wanted to create for each of the homeowners.

August 2, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 4, Episode 7

Sustainability is a Priority. Here’s Where We Shop for Stunning Outdoor Furniture.

Crafted by hand in Nicaragua and now gracing the restored porches of not one but two Cheap Old Houses success stories, we’re absolutely in love with MasayaCo furniture. When we’re not shopping vintage or second-hand, our design team puts a priority on working with brands and makers committed to quality craftsmanship—that’s absolutely MasayaCo.

July 25, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 2, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 8

Your Treasured Art and Photographs Deserve These Frames!

Expertly framed art is the cherry on top of the old house sundae. Whether modern and minimal, bold and Baroque, or fun and floating, FrameUSA’s collections were beautifully crafted statements to showcase prints and tie rooms together. Quality? Impeccable. Service? Top-notch and so personalized.

July 20, 2024