Diary of an Old Home
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Diary of an Old Home

Homeowners offer an intimate look at the original features and modern renovations that make their old homes unique. They also share their passion for understanding and preserving their properties' distinct histories.
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  1. S1 E1 - Victorian-Era Oyster Bay Estate: A Whimsical Renovation

    August 25, 2022
    11min
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    A couple purchased a neglected Victorian-era estate in Oyster Bay, Long Island, in 2018. As they tackle renovations with a whimsical style, they discover the home once belonged to an abolitionist couple, the McCouns, and later, the Roosevelts.
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  2. S1 E2 - New England Farmhouse: Initials in the Attic

    August 25, 2022
    12min
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    With numerous home restoration projects under their belts, a designer and architect couple at Hendricks Churchill apply a thoughtful design to their forever home: a historic, 19th-century New England farmhouse in Sharon, Connecticut.
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  3. S1 E3 - Century-Old Portland Colonial: Adventurous New Caretakers

    February 8, 2022
    14min
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    After starting a successful design and build company, a Portland, Oregon couple bought an iconic 1904 Colonial revival home on a busy corner. They've preserved and designed it in a way that honors its past and brings warmth with their signature style.
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  4. S1 E4 - Catskills Country House: A Labor of Love

    September 1, 2022
    11min
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    A culinary couple leaves their hectic lives in New York City for the sleepy Catskills town of Bovina, NY. They purchase a 1,000-square-foot home that was once a barrel-making workshop and carefully transform it into a minimalist yet cozy homestead.
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  5. S1 E5 - Prairie-Style Craftsman: A Dialogue Between Old and New

    September 8, 2022
    15min
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    A couple honored their 1924 prairie-style home with a clinker brick facade by focusing on modernization and sustainability while keeping in mind the house's history as a hub of the Albina neighborhood in Portland, Oregon.
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  6. S1 E6 - Victorian-Era Brownstone: Generations in Brooklyn

    September 8, 2022
    7min
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    A homeowner continues her family legacy of preservation with a Victorian-era brownstone in Brooklyn, New York, her grandmother began restoring in the 1980s. Full of rich history and ornate details, she works to modernize the home for today's living.
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