'Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?'
Historic home renovations for bargain buyers.
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Historic-home experts Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein help homebuyers find old properties sold at ridiculously inexpensive prices. Then they restore these architectural gems to new glory.
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See Episode GuideUnconventional Into Dream Home
Ethan, Elizabeth and the team help buyers transform an unconventional space into their dream home. The team tackles sponge blasting tin walls, repointing brick, and even replicates a chandelier from 1750!
Unconventional Into Dream Home
Ethan, Elizabeth and the team help buyers transform an unconventional space into their dream home. The team tackles sponge blasting tin walls, repointing brick, and even replicates a chandelier from 1750!
Unconventional Into Dream Home
Ethan, Elizabeth and the team help buyers transform an unconventional space into their dream home. The team tackles sponge blasting tin walls, repointing brick, and even replicates a chandelier from 1750!
Nostalgic Hometown Hunt
A couple is searching in his hometown for an old house, and with his father suddenly passing away, they want to restore a place that would make him proud. Ethan, Elizabeth and the team are called on to find the right, cheap home with character.
From City to Rural Residence
Ethan and Elizabeth help city dwelling, first-time buyers find a cheap, old house in Upstate New York. The team works to uncover a hidden treasure on the ceiling and turns an empty 2,000 square foot space into a historic show-stopping retreat.
Harmonious Old House
A couple is looking for a large house for their family, and they both love old homes, but their design tastes couldn't be further apart. Ethan, Elizabeth and the team find a way to bring harmony to the family through an extraordinary restoration.
A Cat Couple's Quest
A cat loving couple looks to Ethan and Elizabeth to help them find their first home. With a limited budget, the team helps them restore a forgotten residence into a vibrant house filled with historic charm and lots of color.
American Dream Home
Since coming to America in the '90s, a couple has raised their family in a one bedroom apartment. With the help of Ethan, Elizabeth and their children, they look to turn an outdated Craftsman into a charming, American dream home.
Cheap Old Rainbow House
Ethan and Elizabeth help a couple transform a dark, dreary house into a lively home inspired by rainbow colors! The team sources historic colonnades for the porch and restores the kitchen, making this home period appropriate once again.
