The Stone Houses of Chester, Vermont
How a 19th-century masonry technique from Scotland created a treasure trove of rare buildings in Chester, Vermont.
Bruce Irving
Remembering Russ Morash: The Man Who Revolutionized How-To TV
When it came to building a new genre of television, “This Old House” creator Russ Morash went DIY all the way.
First Person | Discovering the Joys of an Arctic Plunge
In praise of electrifying the senses with an icy ocean dip.
Hearth of the Matter | A Timeline of Santa’s Fireplace Challenges
Children know it’s magic. For the rest of us, here’s a brief history of Santa’s fireplace escapades.
How the Victorian Became the Official House of Halloween
How the stately Victorian mansion became the blueprint for haunted houses.
Built to Last: Ode to the Cape Cod House
Year in and year out, nothing says New England like a Cape Cod house.
The Truth About Sea Captains’ Houses
In New England’s coastal towns and cities, gracious sea captains’ homes were built as showcases of success, but as This Old House veteran Bruce Irving discovered, the full story is a little more complicated.
Hang On To The “Good Stuff” | 5 Ways to Love Old Houses
We in New England are surrounded by the handiwork of long-ago craftsmen. The gospel of old house “good stuff” according to This Old House’s Bruce Irving.
The Cape Cod House | New England’s Gifts
Early New Englanders invented the Cape Cod house out of necessity, but its charm and ingenuity made it an American icon.