Worth Watching: A House That's Still Becoming Itself
1960 cottage
July 18, 2026
August 24, 2026
Today's Discovery
The Secret Craftsman
At $49,000, this 1932 cottage isn't competing with renovated homes across town. It's offering something far more interesting: a chance to bring an old house back to itself without losing the character that made it worth saving in the first place.
Explore the Design Story →What Made the Difference
Rather than adding decorative elements just to make the house look "fancier," we worked with the existing rooflines and proportions.- The new jerkinhead porch echoes the existing roof form and gives the front elevation a stronger sense of purpose.
- Board-and-batten does the heavy lifting. Used selectively with paint, it adds texture and definition.
- A more intentional lanscaped path, planting, and entry sequence make the house feel welcoming.
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Why We Do This
Every home has possibility.
Some houses don't need to be rescued. They just need somebody to see what they could become. We look at affordable, overlooked homes and imagine what thoughtful changes could do - with good ideas, realistic budgets, and a little patience.
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See What’s There
Look past dated finishes. See the character underneath.
Spend With Intention
Good ideas don't have to be expensive.
Build It Slowly
Do what you can, when you can.
Make It Yours
Make the house fit your life.
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