Join Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein, also known as Mr. & Mrs. ‘Cheap Old Houses’, as they lead adventurous homebuyers on a quest to find historical homes at jaw-dropping prices. Watch as they revive neglected properties, restoring them to their former glory while uncovering the fascinating stories they hold.
Step into the time capsule with ‘Frozen in Design,’ where a self-appointed ‘Preservation Society’ embarks on a captivating journey through five American homes. Discover nostalgic decor so delightfully dated, that it’s on the verge of becoming ‘in’ again. Join us as we explore the charm and character of these unique homes frozen in time.
Join historic house experts Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein as they embark on a journey to unearth hidden architectural gems for the world to discover. Follow along as they reveal a treasure trove of unique stories and timeless designs within historic homes.
Ethan, Elizabeth and the team help buyers transform an unconventional space into their dream home. The team tackles sponge blasting tin walls, repointing brick, and even replicates a chandelier from 1750!
Ethan and Elizabeth help city dwelling, first-time buyers find a cheap, old house in Upstate New York. The team works to uncover a hidden treasure on the ceiling and turns an empty 2,000 square foot space into a historic show-stopping retreat.
Visit an 1850 Italianate with a jaw-dropping midcentury interior, and a 1900 Victorian with its original details; they tour an 1850 schoolhouse restored by a father-daughter team.
Hunt for properties to post on their site in Upstate New York; fall in love with a 1750 saltbox with a huge fieldstone chimney, a 1795 tavern with a 1970s renovation, and a restored 1865 Greek revival.
Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein are passionate about old houses, breaking the outdated myths of achieving homeownership, celebrating history and craftsmanship, supporting restoration and preservation trades, and so much more.
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