Heat and Woodworm – Everything You Need to Know
The presence of woodworm in a home is usually a worrying sign. While woodworm is mainly found in old buildings, nothing is stopping them from popping up in any …
Why Do Old Houses Have Windows Above Doors?
Whether you live in an old house or have visited one, you might have noticed that some have windows above their interior doors. Because this isn’t a feature in …
Why Do Old Houses Have Vents In The Walls?
If you’re not a builder or an architectural historian you may have wondered why old houses have vents in the walls. The answer is relatively straightforward: vents in old …
Highest Village in Scotland
Scotland is known for being a pretty hilly country. There are plenty of reasons to explore its amazing countryside, one of which is looking for the highest village. Searching …
Why Do Old Houses Have High Ceilings?
Old houses hold a charm that is hard to deny. Perhaps it is because these homes are crammed with the stories of those that have gone before us. Many …
Why Are Stairs So Steep in Old Houses?
One of the things that makes European homes so interesting is that their construction spans thousands of years. From the stone houses at Sassi di Matera, Italy, built 9,000 …
Why Do Old Houses Creak?
If you’ve ever spent time in an old house, you might have noticed that they creak randomly, whether you’re walking over wonky flooring or even for no apparent reason. …
Why Do Old Houses Have Cellars?
When looking around an old house, you might have noticed that it had a cellar. Cellars were common in older buildings, despite there being objectively more room to make …
Why Do Old Houses Have Two Front Doors?
If you’ve ever noticed old houses have 2 front doors, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Whether you live in an old house with 2 front doors or simply passed …
Why Do Old Houses Have a Toilet in the Basement?
Have you ever toured an old house, ventured into the basement, and discovered a lone, sometimes rustic toilet seemingly out of place? If you’ve found yourself puzzled by this …
Village Green – Everything You Need to Know
In rural areas all over the British Isles the village green is considered the heart of the community. The green represents the essence of togetherness and the joy of …
How To Get Rid of An Old House Smell?
The charm, character and sense of history that an old house brings can’t be overstated. Unfortunately, neither can the smell some of these ancient dwellings seem to carry with …
Why Are Old Houses So Dusty?
If you’ve ever lived in an old house, you probably already know they can be very dusty. It’s even more obvious if you’ve lived in a newer home, as …
How to Sell At a Farmers Market
The local farmers market isn’t just a great day out for the family or for environmentally conscious shoppers. If you’re a farmer or food producer, the local village market …
Why do English Cottages Have Names?
The English have a love of naming their homes. You only need to think of the house names from literature and film to know the truth of this. Think …
What is a Farmers Market?
If you live in a bustling British city, it can be easy to forget that the UK is still a proud agricultural nation. The British landscape, culture, cuisine, and …
How to Organise a Village Treasure Hunt
There are many things that make village life wonderful. The sense of community, the feeling of belonging and the awareness that you are part of a way of life …
The Highest Village in England
The UK, England especially, is renowned for its pretty villages. We only have to hear the word ‘village’ to picture quintessential thatched roofs and dreamy mellow stone cottages surrounding …
Mold in Cottage
Old cottages can be great to live in, but they come with a range of issues worth knowing about. One of the biggest (and potentially hardest to deal with) …
Can You Install a Log Burner Yourself?
Homeowners looking to warm their living space with the traditional crackle and glow of a log burner can often feel discouraged when they glance at some of the costs …
