Houses With History

Mike, Jen and Rich take on a 1735 off-center chimney Cape Cod home with a stormy history. When an 1800s hand-carved chair is dropped off at the Mercantile, the owners learn that their $50 auction purchase was a good deal.

Mike, Jen, and Rich have to make a choice between two 1800s Greek Revival homes; the first property is covered with gingerbread charm and historical detail, while the second has a plain white exterior that hides tons of industrial-age character.

Mike, Jen and Rich consider two homes that could not be more different from one another; one is a Dutch Colonial loaded with detail and a hefty price tag, while the other is a 1800s Cape Cod that's full of potential but stripped to the studs.

Mike, Jen and Rich help a couple renovate their 1666 Federalist-style home that's riddled with 350-year-old structural problems; they transform the untouched 1750s attic into dual bathrooms and add features to call out the home's original design.

Mike, Rich and Jen prepare for a big job as they consider two homes in different states of disrepair. One is a 1696 home that is literally leaning, and the other a 1800 home with a solid exterior that covers up the start of an abandoned demolition.

When the owner of a 1707 center-chimney Cape Cod tells Mike he wants to sell, the team jumps to take it on; learning that the property was originally owned by a blacksmith, they opt for an Americana design that highlights the work of past craftsmen.