Older homes

Enjoy touring the streets of Riverside, Illinois with plenty of charming older homes to delight your eyes. Located just 11 miles west of Chicago.

This home in south Wayne historic district recieved a complete renovaiton and included the addition of a two story, two car garage.

The cold man fell in love with the kind girl because he knew that she deserved the world and that he wanted to be the one who gave it to her. ♡ Alette Faye was a sweet girl. She was exceptionally kind and had an air of simplicity. Between her part-time job at the bakery, her classes, her time spent tending to her flowers and walking in the fields, she didn't get the opportunity to experience much. Her past created fears in her that she seemingly couldn't overcome, and then she met him. For…

It’s been a while since I’ve published a walking tour of historic homes. As it just so happened, hubby and I went to see Shen Yun in Aurora, Illinois, which has a lot of older homes. We decided to go back on Sunday to snap some photos of the west side Aurora historic district. There... Read more

A look at common problems in old homes, there are common problems but here is how to fix them and oh they are just so worth it. Love the character of an older home #home #olderhome #houseproblems #homerenovations

If you have a generic, plain, and boring new home, you may want to add some character to it. Making a new house look old is one way to add interest and charm. You can even build a new home using elements that make it feel old. Here are a few ways to make a new house appear older. ResearchDo some research to figure out what period of time and what style you want your home to look like. Homes in different parts of the country have different architectural elements and styles. Try to pick…

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