Why We Show Up for Old Houses

We didn’t begin this journey as experts. When we purchased our historic home in Alton more than a decade ago, we were enthusiastic, optimistic, and largely unprepared for what stewardship truly requires. Like many old-house owners, we were captivated by the charm and craftsmanship and underestimated the commitment behind it. What followed was years of learning — some of it graceful, much of it humbling.