Diary of an Old Home

On a whim, a couple moves from Texas to Michigan and purchase a thoughtfully preserved 1926 English Tudor in the historic Jewell Colony on the island of Grosse Ile, making it their own. The home features a unique sunroom with in-ground garden beds.

Stef and Scott are a farming couple raising five children on generational farmland in Michigan. They lovingly transform a 1910 Craftsman Farmhouse that's been in their family since 1965 into their forever home.

A couple moves from Brooklyn, New York to Minneapolis, Minnesota where they are raising their daughter. They renovate a 1918 Pre-Craftsman with a bold aesthetic partly inspired by the wallpaper left by the house's previous owner.

College sweethearts Angela and Jacob renovate and preserve their 1932 Tudor Revival in Marshall, Minnesota, where they live with their four kids. The family relishes the home’s cozy size, which lends itself to plenty of family togetherness.

Chris and Christienne embrace the rural lifestyle and restore an 1830s Greek Revival farmhouse in Meredith, New York, where they are raising their two-year-old daughter. The couple’s style is often inspired by their combined British and Trinidadian roots.

First-time homeowners renovate their Greenpoint, Brooklyn 1860s Italianate Townhome, learning about the history of New York City -- and the United States -- along the way. The couple add modern upgrades while preserving and honoring original details.

A couple renovates their 1929 federal colonial in Portland, Oregon, with a focus on making it as family friendly as possible. They choose to remove the wall between the dining room and kitchen to create more shared space and encourage togetherness.

A couple restores their 1905 Edwardian home in Algiers Point, New Orleans with the help of family and friends. They infuse the home with joyful colors and textures to lean into the vibrant energy of the city.

A woman preserves a 1770 Dutch Colonial in Poughquag, New York, leaning into the imperfect. As a single woman of color, she finds ways to relish being the odd one out in the rural community and fills the home with pieces that look and feel like her.

A couple renovated an 1884 Victorian in Portland, Oregon with some much needed updates. They completely remodeled the kitchen and primary bathroom, including cabinetry and wallpaper removal.

First-time homebuyers move from their New York City apartment to a spacious 1920s Tudor Revival in Maplewood, New Jersey. Drawing from nature's palette, they designed their house to incorporate earth tones with vibrant pops of color.

Author LaTonya Yvette preserves a 174-year-old farmhouse in Hudson, New York, which serves as a "rest as residency" program for BIPOC individuals. The home is filled with creative touches, including a closet converted into a soaking tub space.