Houses With History

Mike, Jen and Rich attempt to bring an 1800s potting shed back to its original glory, but this isn't any average greenhouse! Originally belonging to an oil tycoon of the Gilded Era and BFF of none other than Mark Twain, this house overflows with history.

The team bids on a schoolhouse.

Mike, Jen and Rich work on an 1830s Cape-style home that's filled with historical details, and possibly some ghosts! Mike enlists a ghost hunter to commune with the house's past inhabitants, and hopefully they'll approve of the Regency-style renovation!

Restoring a 1700s center-chimney cape.

Mike, Jen and Rich restore a 1700s center-chimney cape with a rich maritime history. The team maintains the home's charm while giving a newly blended family more than one working shower and the addition of some much needed modern touches.

Mike, Jen and Rich look to preserve and renovate a historic home with ties to the silent movie era. The 1800s Cape-style home isn't family friendly, so the team restores and transforms the space with a touch of Hollywood glam for a modern family.

Mike, Jen and Rich take on a historic 1800s farmhouse for first-time homeowners. They're only the second family to own the property in its 150-year history, so the crew works to add 21st century amenities while also preserving its unique charm.

Mike, Jen and Rich take on a historic 1800s farmhouse for first-time homeowners. They're only the second family to own the property in its 150-year history, so the crew works to add 21st century amenities while also preserving its unique charm.

Mike, Jen and Rich look to restore a first period home with weird issues and an odd layout. The team finds plenty of history in the walls, but foundation issues force them to tear down part of the home and rebuild it.

Mike, Jen and Rich look to restore a first period home with weird issues and an odd layout. The team finds plenty of history in the walls, but foundation issues force them to tear down part of the home and rebuild it.

Mike, Jen and Rich aim to transform a dilapidated, 1892 barn into a beautiful home. The team begins the renovation by uncovering two antique guns, and it may be evidence that could solve a 100-year-old cold case murder!

Mike, Jen and Rich aim to transform a dilapidated, 1892 barn into a beautiful home. The team begins the renovation by uncovering two antique guns, and it may be evidence that could solve a 100-year-old cold case murder!

The team takes on a home and former museum in Sandwich, Massachusetts, that has a lot of significance to Jen and Mike. The property holds the inspiration for a famous children's book, and they look to bring it back to life along with some modern updates.

The team takes on a home and former museum in Sandwich, Massachusetts, that has a lot of significance to Jen and Mike. The property holds the inspiration for a famous children's book, and they look to bring it back to life along with some modern updates.