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Courtesy of This Old House, here are some things that homebuyers miss from old construction. I wish they would bring almost all of it back. Having lived in homes both old (over 100 yrs), and relatively new, I can say that old construction durability and is far superior to new homes. They really were built to last, and built with care (usually, there are some old lemons too!) Here are some long gone old-house trends:
What YOU Miss: 9 Old-House Trends YOU Want to Bring Back
Here are the 9 trends the author mentions in her article. If you want to know more about any one of them follow the link provided above:
Walk-In Pantry
Double Pocket Doors
Picket Fences
Wraparound Porches
Summer Kitchens
Fold-Down Ironing BoardRosebushes
Root Cellars
Built-Ins
