A Victorian-Era House Turns Out to Be a Diamond in the Rough

What We Did:
Returned a chopped-up 1895 Queen Anne to its single-family roots.

Remodeling Cost: About $100,000
Time frame: 3 years
Where we saved: Using flooring, lights, and a sink salvaged from a monastery for free, as well as buying other reclaimed materials through architectural salvage stores.
Where we splurged: The pro-grade stove and other appliances in the kitchen.