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Cheap Old Houses: An Unconventional Guide to Loving and Restoring a Forgotten Home

Name: Cheap Old Houses: An Unconventional Guide to Loving and Restoring a Forgotten Home
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Book Synopsis: From the founders of the HGTV show and Instagram Cheap Old Houses comes a stunning collection of beautiful, affordable homes and inspiration for buying and restoring an historic house.Welcome to the magical world of Cheap Old Houses, where the new American dream comes with zero mortgage and an affordable lifestyle fit for a storybook. Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein have scoured the country to find homes in desperate need of saving—including a $45,000 Victorian in Mississippi, a $25,000 mansion in Indiana, an $82,000 recreational camp in Maine, and more. Cheap Old Houses features the stories of how these homes were acquired and lovingly restored.Within these pages, you’ll discover sprawling Victorian mansions, Italianate-style farmhouses, off-the-beaten-path cabins, and even old churches turned into residences. You’ll meet a couple who camped out on their back porch while they made their 6,000-square foot manor livable, and homeowners who found a free bungalow and moved it seventy miles to their property. Additionally, Elizabeth, a historical preservationist, gives information on the details to preserve in historic houses, from pocket doors that might be hiding in the walls to badly cracked plaster walls that are worth repairing and butler’s pantries that are once again more desirable for storing dishes and small appliances.With hundreds of beautiful photographs capturing these homes in all their glory, you’ll be inspired to find “the one”—a fixer upper to rescue that will rescue you right back.

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Are you dreaming of owning a beautiful, historic home without the burden of a hefty mortgage? Look no further than Cheap Old Houses: An Unconventional Guide to Loving and Restoring a Forgotten Home. This remarkable book, brought to you by the founders of the popular HGTV show and Instagram account Cheap Old Houses, is your ticket to an affordable, storybook lifestyle.

Within the pages of Cheap Old Houses, you will embark on a journey through the magical world of stunning, affordable homes. Discover the captivating stories behind each house, including a charming Victorian in Mississippi priced at only $45,000, a magnificent mansion in Indiana for only $25,000, and an enchanting recreational camp in Maine for just $82,000. Uncover the secrets of these homes as Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein share how they acquired and lovingly restored each property.

Prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking photographs that showcase sprawling Victorian mansions, Italianate-style farmhouses, cozy cabins off the beaten path, and even old churches transformed into residences. Find inspiration in the stories of homeowners who camped on their back porch while turning a 6,000-square-foot manor into a livable space. Learn from Elizabeth, a historical preservationist, as she imparts invaluable knowledge on preserving the intricate details of these historical homes. Discover hidden pocket doors, revive badly cracked plaster walls, and reclaim the once-desirable butler's pantries for storing dishes and small appliances.

With every page turn, you will find yourself drawn deeper into the world of Cheap Old Houses, with its irresistible allure of salvaging forgotten homes. Let the stunning visuals and heartfelt stories inspire you to find "the one" – that perfect fixer-upper that will not only fulfill your dreams but also deliver immeasurable rewards. Start your journey today and begin creating a home that will embrace you just as much as you embrace it.

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