Where was 'Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House' filmed? HGTV show to reimagine dreamy older homes
WHITEHALL, NEW YORK: HGTV's latest renovation show, 'Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House'?, has been filmed in upstate New York. The upcoming show will feature antique homes as the hosts, Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein, will reimagine dreamy older abodes.
The Finkelsteins will travel in their classic truck to the towns of Albany, Troy, Whitehall, Greenwich, Sharon Springs, Worchester, Menands and Granville in search of stunning historic homes. During each of the eight episodes, the husband and wife duo will take potential buyers on tours of two listings, including homes of both traditional and out-of-the-box styles.
The abodes featured in the HGTV show will brim with history and unique architecture including antique fireplaces, original wood floors, leaded glass windows, vintage appliances and inviting front porches. However, the house hunt will be under budget of $150,000.
Who are the hosts of 'Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House'?
HGTV's 'Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House' hosts Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein are historic preservationists and a budget-conscious historic build expert. Elizabeth hails from New York and holds a master's degree in historic preservation. She developed a passion for restoring houses in childhood after her parents restored the 1850s home where she grew up.
According to her LinkedIn, Elizabeth is a self-proclaimed old house addict on the hunt for her perfect historic home. Meanwhile, Ethan has 15 years of experience in providing brand management, social-first marketing, digital strategy, film production, and creative direction. The couple love to spend time restoring their own cheap old farmhouse, which they purchased for $70,000.
What to expect from 'Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House'?
'Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House'? will feature inexpensive period homes from across the country that the Finkelsteins are considering for their Instagram account. The ten-episode HGTV series will also highlight historic homes that were previously promoted on the account and have been restored and 'saved; by the husband and wife duo.
In the premiere episode of the HGTV renovation show, the Finkelsteins will travel to Whitehall, New York to meet partners Bill and Joe. The scenic artists own a centuries-old home but wish to transform a unique building into their new dwelling.
Ethan and Elizabeth will show Bill and Joe a former fraternal meeting hall in Italianate style with stunning arched windows and exposed brick. They will also show the duo a firehouse with intact metal tin ceilings and walls, both built in the 1800s. However, only one of the historic spots will get the renovation of Bill and Joe's dreams.
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'Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House'? will premiere on Tuesday, May 14, at 10 pm ET on HGTV.