Elizabeth Finkelstein
Elizabeth Finkelstein and her husband, Ethan Finkelstein, are the brains behind the popular Instagram and newsletter Cheap Old Houses. Together, they restore historic homes in HGTV’s series Who’s Afraid of a Cheap Old House? Elizabeth grew up in an 1850s home lovingly restored by her parents, so her love for crown molding and peeling wallpaper runs in her gene pool. She holds a master’s degree in historic preservation and has put in years of professional work restoring old houses. While not filming or nurturing the vast and wonderful @cheapoldhouses community, the couple spends time restoring their own cheap old farmhouse — a little slice of heaven they snagged for a cool $70,000.
10 Old House Features You Should Always Save, According to a Preservation Expert
Looking at you, Dutch doors!
10 Life Lessons I Learned Growing Up in an Old House
Thank you, old house, for teaching me what really matters.
15 of the Most Famous Historic Houses In America
Book your tour today!
8 Things to Know Before Buying an Old House
Psst: You may even be eligible for special financial grants!
What, Exactly, Are Craftsman Style Homes?
And why don’t all houses come with such a cute front porch?
35 of the Most Beautiful Lighthouses in America
How many of these photogenic landmarks have you visited?
We Cannot Stop Staring at the Photos of This South Carolina Fixer-Upper
This old house is dying for a new owner!
If Yellow Is Your Favorite Color, You'll Love These 6 Bright Homes for Sale
Live on the sunny side of the street—no matter the weather—with these warm homes.
This Gigantic Historic Mansion Can Be Yours for Just $73,900
Excuse us while we scrape our jaws off the floor.
This Couple Transformed an Old Train Depot Into a Family Home and the Inside Is Pure Magic
Best. Bedrooms. Ever.
Downsizers Take Note: These 6 Small Homes for Sale Are Totally Charming (and Affordable!)
These houses are a (very cute) steal.
This $85K Mississippi Cutie Is Our Current Fixer-Upper Obsession
It would be like living in a gingerbread house.
This $15,000 Georgia Fixer-Upper Needs a Knight in Shining Armor
This could be the most gorgeous place.
This Stone Farmhouse for Sale Is One of the Most Beautiful Places We've Ever Seen
We've always wanted a tavern room.
Hilly & Skeeter's Houses from the Movie 'The Help' Are Both On the Market in Mississippi
Don't worry, they won't be serving pie at the open house.
There's An Old Mansion for Sale In Massachusetts, and It's Hauntingly Beautiful Inside
Looking for a project this year?
9 Beautiful Lake Homes for Sale
Make your dockside dreams come true with one of these country homes.
Remember When Grocery Stores Handed Out Beautiful Dinnerware for Free?
Chances are, your mother had one of these sets!
50 Gorgeous Country Homes with Over 10 Acres of Land
Craving wide-open spaces? These beauties offer plenty of breathing room.
7 Reasons Why the Classic Cape Remains Our Favorite House Style
It's the "apple pie" of the architectural world.
A Demolition Permit Has Been Issued for This Abandoned South Carolina Mansion
The photos of the interior will blow you away.
A 10-Step Guide to Researching the History of Your House
Once you start, it'll be hard to stop!
Each of These Charming Country Homes Is Being Sold For Under $100K
These bargain buys are sure to get snatched up faster than you can say, "Open house this Sunday."
You Should Drop Everything and Buy This North Carolina Fixer-Upper
All of the original details are inside!
7 Reasons Why The Little House Remains the Best Children's Book Ever Written
Every country kid should own a copy.
10 Stunning, Historical Bed and Breakfasts For Sale
You've always wanted one. Now's your chance to live the dream!
50 of the Most Charming Farmhouses In Every State Across America
Want your own little patch of paradise? Take your pick from sea to shining sea.
Someone Needs to Buy This Adorable $39,000 North Carolina Church
It's like stepping back to a simpler time.
5 Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Restoring Old Houses
It just takes a change in mindset.
This New England Farmhouse Looks Like Something Out of a Postcard
Currier & Ives would feel right at home here.
The 12 Best Things About Living in a Victorian House
It's time to celebrate the most outlandish era in architecture.
13 Old Kitchen Features That Should Have Never Gone Out of Style
Bring back the fun and warmth of old fashioned kitchens, please!
The "Father of the Bride" House Just Sold For $1.998 Million
Holy smokes!
The Gingerbread Cottage Village on Martha's Vineyard Is the Quaintest Place on Earth
The cuteness is almost too much to handle.
17 Old House Features That Should Have Never Gone Out of Style
Please bring these back!
14 Spectacular American Buildings We Can't Believe Were Demolished
Sometimes, you don't know what you have until it's gone.
This Pennsylvania Home is the Most Beautiful Fixer-Upper Ever
We're dying to get our hands on it!
50 Gorgeous Historic Homes for Sale In Every State Across America
Pick a state, any state!
7 Converted Barns for Sale That We Want to Move Into Immediately
We'd be proud to say we were raised in a barn, if only we'd grown up in one of these properties!
11 Incredible Historical Homes You Should Visit in Kentucky
We're celebrating the Bluegrass State by taking a tour of its most fascinating and beautiful historical architecture.
One of Cape Cod's Oldest Houses Is for Sale, and It's Positively Adorable
Party like it's 1639 inside this charming lakefront home.
See the Real-Life Places Featured in These Famous Paintings
You can visit the actual places that inspired some of the world's most recognizable pieces.
You'll Want to Buy a Barn After Seeing the Renovation Potential In These Stunners
"Living the dream" takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to historic barn conversions.
11 Photos of English Country Cottages That Make Us Want One Right Now
Truth: Everything is more charming in the English countryside.
5 Modern Paint Colors That Work Surprisingly Well in Old Houses
7 White Farmhouses That Will Make You Fall in Love With The Countryside
Is there anything prettier than a white farmhouse? Not in our book. Here's why these effortlessly picturesque homes (all with 5-plus acres!) lead the field.
The 10 Most Beautiful Historic Homes on the Market in 2015
It's like picking a favorite child!
50 Historic Houses for Sale Under $50,000
4 Spooky Southern Mansions for Sale