Structure and Shelter Restoration

  • Single-Family Home (SFH) Fixer-Uppers
    Buying and improving older or distressed single-family homes with the intent to either sell for a profit (Fix-and-Flip) or hold and rent them out (Buy-and-Hold).
 
  • Vintage Trailers and Mobile Homes
    Refurbishing classic Airstreams, Shasta trailers, single-wide mobile homes, or sheds into modern tiny homes or Airbnb rentals.
     
  • Farmhouse Renovations
    Restoring old farmhouses with a focus on preserving original woodwork, fixtures, and stone fireplaces.
     
  • Off-Grid Cabins and Homesteads
    Restoring off-grid cabins on acreage, incorporating solar power, rainwater harvesting, and composting toilets
     
  • Adaptive Reuse
    • Historic Houses
      Revitalizing historic row houses in cities like Philadelphia or Baltimore, often with tax incentives for preserving historic facades
       
    • Abandoned Schools
      Converting unique structures into one-of-a-kind homes, co-working spaces, or community centers
       
  • Restoration Media
    • Television Shows
      • This Old House: A focus on in-depth home restoration projects.
      • Rehab Addict: Restoring historic homes to their former glory.
      • Maine Cabin Masters: Renovating rustic cabins.
      • Restored: Specializing in architectural preservation.
      • Homestead Rescue: Helping families repair and restore their rural homesteads
    • YouTube Channels:
      • Home RenoVision DIY: Tutorials on DIY restoration techniques
      • The Restoration Couple: Chronicling real-world restoration projects
      • See Jane Drill: Beginner-friendly guides to restoration tasks
         
    • Podcasts:
      • Restore, Renew, Revive: Discussions on the art and science of home restoration
      • The Modern Craftsman Podcast: Insights from tradespeople on craftsmanship and restoration
         
    • Books:
      • The Old House Journal Guide to Restoration: A comprehensive guide to restoring historic homes
      • Rehab Right: Practical advice for successful restoration projects
         
    • Social Media Accounts:
      • Instagram: @historichomes, @preservationnation for inspiration and ideas
         
    • Online Communities:
      • Subreddits: r/HomeImprovement, r/Architecture, r/FixandFlip

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