The Old Exchange Building in downtown Charleston is getting a major facelift, and it’s all about preserving history.

I’ve witnessed firsthand how attitudes toward existing buildings in need of a second life have evolved over the years. What were once considered blighted properties—or more mildly put, “outdated ...

It’s not unusual for individuals to feel attached to certain historical sites and buildings and have an emotional connection to them. Maybe that is why many of us shed a tear when a wrecking ball ...

A Texas owner is restoring the 30-room Graves Mansion in Au Sable Forks for under $100K, joining the Cheap Old Houses ...

Proponents of a growing movement in the construction industry are asking: Why tear down old buildings with wrecking balls when those materials can be mined for reusable materials? The practice, called ...

Ames, Iowa, will host a free event called "A Glimpse Inside" for residents to tour historic buildings. The one-day event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ten locations, ...