Saving an Ontario Stone House

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Abandoned Ontario stone house

We purchased a little piece of Ontario history in need of rescue. Join us as we take on the challenge of saving this abandoned 1840s building.

1840s stone house renovation drawing

Gayle Hutchings

Mar 155 min read

Saving an Ontario Stone House

The Importance of Drawing

We use sketching as a tool to work out technical issues and visualize important design elements

1840s stone house interior, being renovated by an Ontario woodworker

Gayle Hutchings

Mar 143 min read

Saving an Ontario Stone House

Condition and History of the Stone House

This was our moment of truth when we would find out if the house we bought was salvageable.

Abandoned Ontario stone house renovation

Gayle Hutchings

Feb 262 min read

Saving an Ontario Stone House

Venturing Into the House

We finally get to inspect the houses's interior. The main beam was cracked almost completely through.

'You're not going to believe this'

Gayle Hutchings

Feb 253 min read

Saving an Ontario Stone House

'You're not going to believe this'

We hadn't been allowed inside. But someone had entered, taken photographs throughout the whole house and posted them online.

A full Ontario stone house renovation which will feature our handcrafted furniture, architectural woodwork, bespoke cabinetry, and an inset face frame kitchen

Gayle Hutchings

Feb 243 min read

Saving an Ontario Stone House

First Visit to the Stone House

Our love of stone houses began in 1995. That's when I became the caretaker of an 1850s stone farmhouse on a 100-acre farm. Steve and I met w

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