r/centuryhomes

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Century Homes is a place for those that enjoy homes that have reached or exceeded 100 years of age, or thereabouts. We enjoy sharing stories and seeking advice to help us be great stewards of our historic homes.

Notice: This subreddit is not actively monitored, so the posts here are only a small subset of what exists on reddit.

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Transom window suggestions

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Signing contract today on this 1920 Mining manager’s home in Victoria, Australia

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Someone recommended me post this here. This is a 1910 general store I just bought and will be converting it back and living in!

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Just bought this 100 + year old craftsman home- what do you think about this room?

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We won the floor lottery !!

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VENT: It’s infuriating when I find the perfect kitchen appliance, but the branding ruins the ‘feel’ of it fitting in.

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Old growth 2x4!!

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Double Outhouse on the property of my "new" 1900 home. Figured someone here might find it cool.

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New house found a well

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The Steps in my 1900 Home

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Beautiful wood in an interior door

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Need advice on blind style

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4 months ago

Convince me to keep these doors ? (1920s home)

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Windows, replacent

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House plans Style

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Brent Hull's recommended reading list for historic buildings

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Replacing clapboards versus stripping lead paint

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7 months ago

What is this thing attached to my breaker panel?

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If in doubt clear them out.

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Rotting wood

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Trying to switch out faucet. Nuts appear calcified/stuck.

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Win, lose or draw?

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Preview thumbnail for Slowly undoing some atrocities. 103 year old home, carpet was mustard yellow, floor was painted in the 90s when the house was flipped so no lead thankfully. Not done sanding but I’m happy with the progress. The floors are heart pine. image

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Slowly undoing some atrocities. 103 year old home, carpet was mustard yellow, floor was painted in the 90s when the house was flipped so no lead thankfully. Not done sanding but I’m happy with the progress. The floors are heart pine.

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Just wanted to chime in after joining - new 1835 home owner in New Orleans

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Didn’t win the floor lottery lol

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