Tyler Bouldin: The Forge House

I'm writing this caption from the bottom of the well, please send snacks. But seriously, what do we do with this thing? #theforgehouse #ouroldhouse #metaldetecting #pa #oldwell #oldhouse #oldhouselove #demolition #historicalhouse #restoration

Fun fact: if you have a 4 year old, a project like this will guarantee 8 hours of rapt attention. Can't wait to hear what a bad decision you think this is! #poolcleaning #poolopening #poolremoval #custompool #theforgehouse #ouroldhouse #stonehouse #excavator #equipmentoperator #renovation #beforeandafter #pa

Surprise Lauren Voiceover! She speaks! Hope you like our stairs. #oldhouse #hometour #oldhouse #theforgehouse #grandstaircase #oldhomelove #ouroldhouse #renovation #restoration #pennsylvania #pinegrovepa

We are opening our pool *literally* with heavy equipment- it would have been nice to keep it, but it wasn't in the budget and we're tired of dealing with the consequences of having a defunct pool 15ft from your house. Plus I think we will save money on homeowners insurance. #theforgehouse #ouroldhouse #poolcleaner #poolremoval #oldpool #grosspool #poolcleaner #beforeandafter #pa #poolopening #poolconstruction

A lot of you were concerned about the pool not having a fence in our last video — and we totally get it. What we didn’t show was that we did have a removable fence in place before the renovation started. And we used our Smart Fold from Carry-On Trailer to help haul it away when it’s not needed. Safety is always a priority over here. 🖤 #PoolRenovation #BackyardMakeover #SafetyFirst #RemovablePoolFence #DesignWithKidsInMind #BeforeAndAfter #MoodyTraditional #HomeProjects #DIYBackyard #pooldesign #theforgehouse #carryontrailer #foldabletrailer #trailer #pa #ouroldhouse #renovation #DIY #Home #remodel #fence @Carry-On Trailer

These walls have seen some things… and by “things” I mean probably snakes, mice, and whatever else crawled in when no one was looking. 🐍🕷️ But fear not we’re giving The Forge Cottage a serious glow-up from the outside in. We’re talking full waterproofing and replacing every crumbly bit of mortar that’s basically held together by hopes and dreams. This is Part 1 of the process, and trust me, it gets messier before it gets better. 💬 What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever discovered during a home project? #theforgehouse #theforgecottage #OldHouseProblems #HistoricHomeRenovation #CrumblingButCute #WaterproofingAdventure #DIYGoneWild #HomeRepairHumor #FixerUpperLife #StoneWallSaga #MortarMakeover #OldHouseChronicles #BehindTheWalls #RenovationReality #pa #oldhouse #ouroldhouse #DIY #Home #beforeandafter #remodel #mortar #repointing #stone #stonehouse #history #historic

The amount of materials used to build something like this absolutely blows my mind! I did actually consider dropping a shipping container into it and turning it back into an underground structure, but ultimately chickened out. This has been one of the messiest projects we've done, but these guys did an awesome job. Up next: raised garden beds, a greenhouse, and a chicken coop! #greenhouse #chickencoop #raisedgardenbeds #containergarden #ingroundpoolremoval #oldhouse #ouroldhouse #theforgehouse #pa #pennsylvania

The room we spend at least 90% of our time in? The kitchen. I wanted this space to feel like the heart of our home—a place where we can gather, unwind, and share a meal at the end of the day. We invested the most time (and budget!) into designing this space, and one of the standout features is our ILVE 60” range. I loved the color of the range so much, I color-matched our island to it. It’s not just beautiful—it’s functional for everyday cooking and big gatherings. The traditional style and bronze accents add a touch of warmth and tie in perfectly with the mixed metals throughout the kitchen. What’s your must-have feature in a dream kitchen? #theforgehouse #kitchen #Home #homedesign #kitchendesign #stove #KitchenDesign #HeartOfTheHome #DreamKitchen #KitchenInspo #CustomKitchen #KitchenGoals #ILVE #range #interiordesign #homedesignideas #island #color #kitchen #interiordesign #reno #renovation

#ad Tackling our front porch makeover one step at a time! We cleared the edges removed weeds (that Grandpas weeder tool is a game changer!) and planted hostas 4 feet apart along both sides. Next step adding blooming perennials between the hostas and creeping between the stones. Can't wait to see it all fill in! 🌺 🍃 We use the Grandpas weeder all the time so I tagged it for you! It's currently on sale. #gardening #landscaping #landacape #perenials #hostas #theforgehouse #DIY #before_and_after #gardenproject #landscape_captures #stonepath #stone #walkway #frontdoor #spring #springrefresh #pa #ouroldhouse #renovation

🏡✨ Taking you on a tour of the left wing of our historic home! (recorded in .5) From the charming guest bathroom to the cozy bedrooms, the kids’ secret hideaway, and the library loft — this space has so much character and history. And yes, all these stairs connect! Are you dizzy yet? 😂 #hometour #HistoricHome #StaircaseGoals #HomeRenovation #HiddenRooms #FamilyHome #DIYHome #InteriorInspo #RenovationJourney #homedesign #cozyspace #PlayroomGoals #libraryloft #oldhouselove #stairs #interiors #interiordesigninspiration #homedesignideas #renovation #remodel #oldhome #pa #oldhouse #Home #interiordesign #theforgehouse

Sharing a few of our must-have kitchen products that we’ve installed and absolutely love! ✨ Whether you’re in the thick of a renovation or just dreaming up some drawer upgrades, consider this your kitchen wishlist inspiration. These picks are as functional as they are beautiful—just the way we like it. 💡🍽️ We have links in our bio (shop LTK) and for the sink pedal! #KitchenDesign #HomeUpgrades #DrawerGoals #MoodyTraditionalStyle #theforgehouse #kitchen #kitchendesignideas #kitchendrawer #kitchenpullouts #kitchendetails #interiors #homeinteriors #Home #homedetails #homedesign #kitchendesigner

Watch us uncover a hidden fireplace in our parents home 🔥 This house has been through a lot once a duplex, then damaged by fire, and later converted into a single-family home. Somewhere along the way, this stunning stone fireplace was covered up to make space for a fridge. We knew it deserved a second chance. Now it’s on its way to becoming the centerpiece of the kitchen and living room—exactly where it belongs. Hope you agree it was so worth it 🙌 #FireplaceRestoration #HiddenDetails #HomeReno #BeforeAndAfter #KitchenInspo #HistoricHomes #StoneFireplace #InteriorDesign #RestorationProject #DIYRenovation #DesignReveal #HomeMakeover #FamilyHomeReno #oldhouselove #theforgehouse #pa #ouroldhouse #oldhouse #DIY #renovation #remodel #interiordesign #Home

We have some big news! It’s been so hard not to ruin the surprise over the last few weeks. People say you turn into your parents as you age…we’re doing this backwards! My parents are the proud owner of The Forge Cottage, an 1830s stone cottage right next to our house. It was built to house the families who worked at the iron forge our property is named after, but was subdivided from the property decades ago. We are quite excited to save more local history, and thrilled to have family so close by! My parents have been renovating homes for 30+ years, and I can’t wait to share more of what they have planned. Stay tuned for daily updates, and thanks to everyone who has supported our efforts to save these historic homes. We hope you’ve enjoyed our work as much as we’ve enjoyed sharing it! #theforgehouse #theforge #pa #ouroldhouse #oldhouse #renovation #DIY #Home #home #remodel #interiordesign #beforeandafter #interior #interiordesigninspiration #oldhouselove #historic #history #homestyle #homeliving #stonehouse #stone #reno

#ad Weve had things taken from our house (including gutters literally on the house) so every year we try to get more secure! It’s hard to get coverage in areas without power or WiFi coverage, and these eufy SoloCam E30 solar power cameras really made that problem go away! I’m a big fan of my @eufy US cameras for all the reasons I mentioned, and I hope this is helpful info if you have a rural property like we do! @eufy Security #eufysecurity #eufysolar #cameras #SoloCamE30 #theforgehouse #securitycamera

One of the biggest ways we made our stone walls really shine? Scribing every single piece that touches the stone so it fits perfectly to the wall’s natural shape. 🔨 Yes, it takes more time and patience—but the clean, custom finish is 100% worth it. No awkward gaps, no shortcut. #HomeRenovation #StoneWall #ScribingStone #RenovationTips #DIYHome #TraditionalHome #MoodyInteriors #InteriorInspo #HomeDesign #CraftsmanshipMatters #BuilderTips #renovationinspo #theforgehouse #ouroldhouse #pa #renovation #DIY #Home #interiordesign #remodel #scribing #stonework #stonewall #interiors #homedesign #homestyle

We said goodbye to the scuffed up gray and gave our front steps. A fresh new look with black forest green paint to match the shutters. Now comes the real decision. Should I keep the trim white like the porch trails or painted green to match the steps for a bold , cohesive look. The last image was a rendering. The door would not be painted and the window above will stay. Drop a comment with your vote! #theforgehouse #frontporchproject #frontporchmakeover #steps #homeprojects #Home #homestyle #DIY #before_and_after #painting #darkgreen #pa #homestyle #homedetails #homedesignideas #oldhouse #renovation #remodel #vote

One of the main questions we got was: How did you know it was time to re-point the stone cottage? There were cracks in the mortar, spots where it was crumbling or missing altogether, and areas where water was starting to sneak in. That’s when we knew it was time to act. There’s something really satisfying about giving old stone a second life. We’ve been carefully removing the damaged mortar and hand-shaping every new joint to bring this wall back to life slow, detailed work, but so worth it. Appreciating every crack, every layer, every bit of history in these walls. #StoneRestoration #OldHomeCharm #Repointing #HistoricHomeLove #beforeandafter #theforgehouse #repointing #repointingstone #stones #stone #mortar #mason #stonemason #pa #ouroldhouse #renovation #DIY #Home #remodel #theforgecottage #facts #buildingmaterials #homedetails #historic #reno

We installed a hands-free foot pedal for our kitchen faucet and it’s a total game changer! Cooking at home just got easier (and cleaner). We’re in the kitchen nonstop, so little upgrades like this feel like big luxuries! They are running a sale right now and provided us with a 30% off code to our followers! Use code Forge30 and the links in our bio! #KitchenUpgrade #HandsFreeLiving #HomeImprovement #KitchenHack #CookingAtHome #FaucetGoals #DIYHome #SmartKitchen #MomLife #KitchenInspo #theforgehouse #sink #interiors #interiordesign #pedal #principlefaucets #kitchen

Let's s step back in time 🕰️ I found this old photo of our stairs, and it gives such a cool glimpse into what the original layout looked like. Let’s walk through it together—starting from the left: 👀 That door under the stairwell? It used to be an exterior door that led straight to the backyard. 🪞Above it, where we now have the mirror on the landing, there was once a window that brought in beautiful light—but we had to remove it due to water damage when we enclosed the deck to make our closet. 🚪At the very top of the stairs, you’ll notice there is no door. That’s because this photo was taken before the addition was built—what is now our primary bedroom (and the den below). 🧱And on the far right, see that wall? It once separated the stairwell and entry from the living room and kitchen. Everything has been opened up, but fun fact: the current pony wall sits exactly where that original dividing wall was. A few details I’m obsessed with: the carpet runner (so classic) and those brass stair rods 😍—wish they were still here when we bought the house! Now tell me… should I bring in striped wallpaper? Because I’m very tempted 👀 #BeforeAndAfter #StaircaseTransformation #OldHouseCharm #HistoricHomes #InteriorInspo #theforgehouse #theforge #oldphoto #stairs #stairdesign #interior #interiordesign #Home #homestyle #homedetails #oldhouses #pa #oldhouselove

We make the mistakes so you don’t have to! This is our first home with lath and plaster walls—and wow, finding a stud was a nightmare. After way too many holes (oops), I finally discovered the magic: a magnetic stud finder and heavy-duty toggle bolts. Total game changers. Don’t let your Frame TV hit the floor—learn from us! #HomeRenovation #DIYFails #LathAndPlaster #StudFinder #FrameTV #HomeTips #OldHouseProblems #WallMounting #FirstTimeHomeowner #DIYHome #BeforeAndAfter #HomeHack #HomeImprovement #LearnAsYouGo #theforgehouse #HomeImprovement #DIYHome #renovation #remodel #homedecor #DIY #diyproject Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5cUfF #ltku #ltkhome #ltkxmadewell