Feb
13
2013
Old houses and antiques seem to go hand in hand, and some collections become part of the house. One woman reflects on how she started her collections.
Shannon Dauphin Lee is a freelance writer and occasional novelist with a serious weakness for real estate. When she's not writing, she and her husband are taking road trips to explore covered bridges, little wineries and quaint bed-and-breakfast inns in their beloved Pennsylvania.
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Jan
17
2013
Lessons learned from Frank Lloyd Wright
By: Shannon Dauphin , Contributing WriterIn: House Styles, Old Houses
When you think of old house architecture, does Frank Lloyd Wright come to mind? Even an old house enthusiast can appreciate his simple, modern lines.
Dec
31
2012
It was a dark and stormy night -- in an old house
By: Shannon Dauphin , Contributing WriterIn: Old House Musings, Old Houses
If you're nervous in your old house during a storm, you might be watching too many old horror flicks. Find out how to cure old house storm-phobia.
Dec
17
2012
Old houses have lots of collective memories from the families who've lived in them -- from burst pipes and blown fuses to moments of sheer magic.
Dec
07
2012
Sleet on an old tin roof
By: Shannon Dauphin , Contributing WriterIn: Old House Musings, Green Renovations
Sleet, snow's icy sister, falls on an old tin roof and evokes childhood memories. The new popularity of metal roofs make it a familiar sound once more.
