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Field Editions · The Old-House Library
A pre-purchase & renovation field library

What your old house isn’t telling you.

The hidden hazards, the five-figure surprises, and the features actually worth keeping — written for the people who fall in love with old houses and refuse to be blindsided by them.

30+ pages per guide Instant PDF download 7-day money-back
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The Old-House Buyer's Field Guide

01The charm hides the cost

The wiring you can’t see, the pipe behind the wall, the panel that makes insurers nervous. None of it shows from the doorway.

02One decision, five figures

Buying or inheriting an old house is a huge financial call made on a first impression. A single missed system can cost more than the guide a thousand times over.

03Knowledge is leverage

Every documented problem is a negotiating chip. These guides turn unknowns into priced line items — before you sign.

Choose your edition

Start with one. Or take the whole library.

Two field guides and a complete bundle. Pick the entry point that fits where you are — about to buy, mid-renovation, or all in.

The Old-House Buyer's Field Guide
Volume I

The Buyer’s Field Guide

What that charming old house isn’t telling you.

$19
  • The 5 hazards that affect health, safety & insurability
  • The five-figure systems that fail first — with cost ranges
  • The silent threats: radon, mold, termites
  • Printable walkthrough checklist & questions to ask
  • Perfect first step before you make an offer
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The Old-House Renovation Guide
Volume II

The Renovation Guide

What to keep, what to rip out — and what it costs.

$24
  • The vintage features worth restoring vs. money pits
  • Old-growth wood, plaster, millwork — what adds value
  • Renovation traps that trigger code upgrades
  • Realistic budget ranges for major projects
  • How to keep the soul without burning the budget
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The Old-House Library — both guides plus the Trend Vault
The complete set

The Old-House Library

Both guides, plus the 2026 Home Trend Vault.

$34$43
Save $9 — plus the bonus pack
✦ Bundle-only bonus ✦
The 2026 Home Trend Vault — 50 trendsincl.
200+ exact paint codes & palettesincl.
Room-by-room decorating movesincl.
  • Volume I + Volume II — the complete library
  • Everything for less than buying both guides
  • Plus the full 2026 Trend Vault — free in the bundle
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7 Day
Guarantee

If it doesn’t earn its price, you don’t pay.

Read the guide. If it doesn’t give you at least one thing worth more than what you paid — one hazard spotted, one question that saves a negotiation — email me within 7 days and I’ll refund you in full. No hard feelings, no hoops.

Inside the library

Built to be used, not just read.

Hazard-first

The things that affect your health, safety, and whether you can even get insured — flagged before anything else.

Real cost ranges

Every problem comes with an orientation price — so you know whether it’s a weekend fix or a renegotiate-the-deal fix.

Printable field tools

A room-by-room checklist, the exact questions to ask, and a one-page red-flag table you carry to the showing.

Old-house specific

Not generic homebuying fluff. Written for character homes and inherited houses, where the rules are different.

Before you buy

Common questions

What format are the guides in?

PDF. Read them on your phone, tablet, or computer — or print the field tools (the checklist, questions, and red-flag table) and take them to your next showing.

How do I get them after I buy?

Instant download. The moment your payment goes through, you get the files — no waiting, no shipping.

What’s your refund policy?

7-day, no-questions money-back guarantee. If a guide doesn’t give you at least one thing worth more than its price, email me and I’ll refund you.

Who are these guides for?

First-time buyers eyeing a character home, anyone who just inherited a house and doesn’t know what they’re standing on, and people who love old houses but refuse to be blindsided by one.

Is this a substitute for a home inspection?

No — and it’ll tell you that plainly. It’s educational content that helps you ask sharper questions, spot warning signs earlier, and know which specialists to hire. Always confirm with qualified local professionals before any decision involving money or safety.

Love the house. Just walk in with your eyes open.

You can always rewire a beautiful house. You can almost never make an ugly one beautiful. Know what you’re standing on before you sign.

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