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Last year, when we moved into this old house, I had the fireplace inspected and was told it was not safe to use. (It's 115 years old.) We blocked off the chimney with a piece of thin metal, and installed a propane gas ventless log system. It works very well, although the cost was more than I...

The first things we had to do when we moved into our 115 year old house, last year, was gut the bathrooms, one and a time and re-do them. One of our bathrooms is completely mdoern now - with a brand new stand-up shower stall made of stainless steel and glass. Along with new lighting and tile...

We'll probably get through one more year with our old roof, then it will need to be replaced. Metal roofs look wonderful, but cost alot more than shiingles. Any thoughts about these types?

Our house is a nightmare to heat in the winter. We have insulated the attic and under the house (we have a pier foundation;) have put in a gas fireplace and even had to put some plastic up on a few windows last year. My office was the coldest room in the house. With 12 foot ceilings, nothing...

We need to redo our kitchen in our 115 year old house, but after spending thousands of dollars on other repairs, are left with little money. I need to do something about the cabinets. Any ideas?

We purchased a 115 year old house last year and had to have the electrical system completely redone. Copper wiring has gone up tremendously in price, and the job cost over $8K. (Our house is 3000 sq foot.) I have to say that it's great having all the extra outlets and power that doesn't lag!

Hi, my name is Pam. I live in a 115 year old Acadian stye house in Mississippi. We have lived here a year, and done quite a bit of the work. Our money is almost gone, and there are a few things left that need to be done. We spent alot on electrical, foundation, a new septic tank. I hope...