House Tours

Our northern neighbors have vouched for these places, which include a 1920s paper-mill community and a hip section of the oldest incorporated town in Canada

From the hometown of Martin Luther King Jr. to the birthplace of Tabasco sauce, these neighborhoods, with their rich histories, will charm you from the first moment you see them

From the lowlands to the Ozarks, we scouted out everything from quaint, small-town outposts to vibrant urban communities

These neighborhoods have plenty of New England charm, plus main streets and marinas that embrace East Coast living

A classic redo brings a simple 1910 house up-to-date with an attic hangout for kids and an expansive kitchen ready to welcome family and friends

A 1890s farmhouse was saved from demolition and is ready to be yours for the cost of moving

The City of Garland is also giving away its oldest home, this 1870s farmhouse from the Texas frontier

Add charm and architectural details to your home with these high-quality products made here in the USA

It took a pair of intrepid homeowners to see beyond the insults of the centuries and bring back the house's soul

A booming agricultural community kept this Queen Anne home big on details, now available for only a dollar

You showed us your comfortable and chic living rooms, dining room, attics and basements. Now see which ones were finalists in our annual Reader Remodel Contest

An 1850s cottage that survived General Sherman's March to the Sea must be relocated—with a financial promise of help from local preservationists and the church selling it

An 1860s merchant's house shows off excellent examples of this high style's elaborate detailing

The once beaten-down bungalow, a former student rental, finally found its fixer in an avid DIYer who brought back its charm

This 1950s home sat empty for years—until a new owner with an eye for cost-conscious design revived it with a welcoming open plan and a warm, rustic look

This Old House's guide to the architectural elements and interior details that give any house, big or small, cottage character.

This 1870s farmhouse in the fishing town of Tillamook has hand-carved millwork and was once a town showpiece

TOH readers took on another batch of rundown abodes and remade them into cheery and beautiful houses

Three thoughtful readers give credit to those who helped them turn a house into a home

This couple took on a crumbling 1901 Dutch Colonial Revival, adding vintage-look details, energy-saving systems, and cozy new living spaces inside and out

This Dekalb County, Georgia, farmstead from the 1840s retains most of the original interior

From Revolutionary War battlegrounds to western frontier towns, the sites and scenes of our country's heritage often happened in someone's, well, backyard

These neighborhoods are all located near mountains, lakes, streams, or even hunting grounds that'll give you plenty of adventures right outside your door

Green thumbs unite! These verdant old neighborhoods are perfect for those who eschew boring old backyards for lush, flower-filled gardens

With plenty of restaurants, brewpubs, dance clubs or theaters, these are places where both the young—and the young at heart—can find the old house of their dreams

These places offer safe, pedestrian-friendly streets and amenities such as grocery stores and restaurants just a few blocks away

Close enough to make that drive to work and back as quick and pleasant as possible

These places offer affordable, beautifully crafted houses that are a good bet in a great location

Top-notch schools, safe streets, parks, playgrounds, and nurturing communities make these our favorite family-friendly nabes

Golf courses, hiking trails, spirited communities, and good health care make these places ideal for anyone looking for a great old house in which to spend their golden years

For those who prefer the hustle and bustle to the quiet and laid back, we know just where you should go

There's nothing wrong with a small-town sensibility. And these compact communities prove why