Real stories of real people who have upended their lives to restore homes featured on @cheapoldhouses

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Randi + Dave: Towanda, Illinois

Randi + Dave first spotted their 6,000 sqft mansion, Duncan Manor – an Italianate beautiful rising dramatically out of the center of a field – on our website. They happened to be at a wedding nearby and drove by the house, and exactly month (and one BIG leap of faith) later, they had left their tiny Denver apartment for a new life on the farm. After spending months camping on the porch, they were finally able to move inside, where their restoration adventures continue.

Follow along with their inspiring journey on Season 1 of Cheap Old Houses on HGTV or Discovery+ or on their instagram page @duncanmanor

Purchase price: $149,000
Instagram: @duncanmanor

(photo above by the very talented Stephanie Wood)

Brittany + Dave: Mid-Michigan

Brittany + Dave are restoring a gorgeous, old Italianate house that sits on 20 acres and was featured on @cheapoldhouses. Follow along with their adventures (and hilarious stories!): @rademacherrevival

(photo above by the very talented Maria Horford)

Michael + Natalie: Norwalk, OH

Michael + Natalie uprooted their lives in New Orleans to move across the country to save this house, which was featured on @cheapoldhouses. Follow along with them: @robins_nook

Betsy: Wheeling, WV

This beautiful townhouse in the historic district of Wheeling, WV, was featured on @cheapoldhouses and purchased by a preservation-minded buyer for only $16,500 who is planning to restore it to its original glory. Follow along with her at @betsysweeny

Nick + Damien: Gowanda, NY

Nick + Damien snagged one of the prettiest homes in New York after it was featured on @cheapoldhouses for $59,900 (check out that mansard roof!). They’re allowing us to live vicariously through their adventures at @thekimblehouse

(photo above by the very talented Julie Peveto; you can find her on Instagram @juliepevetophotography)

Samantha: Olney, IL

This Colonial Revival with Queen Anne touches is now loved by Samantha, an interior designer, and her partner. Without finding this gem on @cheapoldhouses, they may have never been able to call this one home! For progress pictures and other design projects, follow along at @sambrazil1!

(photo above by the very talented Mackenzie Schmucker, which you can find @thelocalphoto_)

Laine + Kevin: Lewisville, GA

The “Little House” was for sale for years for $15,000 until a wonderful couple with an eye for good bones spotted it on @cheapoldhouses. Laine and Kevin named her Louise, and began documenting every bit of this incredible and ambitious restoration project over at @ourrestorationnation

Sadly, Louise burned in a fire in a freak lightening storm this summer. We are continuing to watch their journey unfold as they find their next restoration project!

Erin + Luke: Syracuse NY

This 1916 Arts + Crafts bungalow was designed by Ward Wellington Ward, and for sale for $94,500 when is was featured on @cheapoldhouses! Erin + Luke’s goal is to make it as original as possible—in their words, “it’s a time warp and we want to ‘warp’ it further!” They even have a designer in LA making a historically accurate linoleum floor. Music to our ears! Follow along: @erinlindemann

Mandy: Richmond, ME

With its incredible porch + ceilings, this rambling Victorian totally won us over when we posted it on @cheapoldhouses for $99,900! Its loving owner, Mandy, is bringing us along for the restoration ride: @theswanvictorian

Hallie + Ned: North Anson, ME

Hallie + Ned bought a stunning riverfront house that was featured on @cheapoldhouses for $100,000 and came with 10 acres! We call it a dream farmhouse; they call it “a veritable wallpaper retrospective.”  They’re documenting their journey: @tillerproject

Abby + Trey: Aberdeen, NC

Despite the age of this 1913 Colonial Revival, Abby + Trey are only the third family to own the house! That’s right, the Page Mansion was completely furnished with antiques at the time of purchase. You can find some incredible before and after’s on their Instagram @turningthepagemansion!

Tung + Martha: Dayton, OH

With zero experience in restoration, first-time homebuyers Tung + Martha have taken on an incredibly beautiful (and incredibly large!) Victorian that was featured on @cheapoldhouses for $79,900. They fell in love so quickly that they put in an offer before seeing it in person, and are documenting their journey over at @The.Minnie.Project

Sarvie + Jasper: Big Indian, NY

Sarvie + Jasper’s lives were changed when they bought this amazing Bavarian Style Cottage! Featured on @cheapoldhouses for $95,000, they restored this gem! They have recently started a new chapter with another Cheap Old House in Europe.

Jenn + Brandon: Halifax, NC

This Federal-period home with a Victorian addition was purchased by Jenn + Brandon for a cool $11,000 after seeing it on @cheapoldhouses. They were even able to have their wedding here among the restoration process. Follow along at @johnbrownhouse or visit their website at johnbrownhousehalifax.com!