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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Abby Wilson

Updating a heritage home? These are Shea McGee's top tips for blending historic details with modern charm

Shea McGee standing in Spring living room.

If you've decided to flip a historic property, are moving into a home that's been in the family for quite some time, or are simply working with a less-than-modern foundation for an upcoming renovation, you will have already come across the significant challenges associated with restoring older properties.

Aside from the regular logistical issues you'll need to double-check for – structural damage, mold, and all the modern-day utilities, to name a few – it's likely that the home's style has dated a bit over time.

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