Thousands of Philadelphia-area homes are historic properties. Remodeling requires planning ahead and being flexible.

The Cecilian family made their 12-acre property in Ottsville, Bucks County, into a home for more than 27 animals.

The house was built in 2010, and underwent extensive renovations after the current owners bought it in 2021.

The large main house mimics several design styles, and the schoolhouse hangout has the original working bell.

The large, tree-lined, fenced backyard has a 400-square-foot paver patio with a sitting wall.

Stephen Pagano’s Philly sports collectibles bring back memories of childhood days at the Vet.

The house offers four floors of living space and a private rear yard.

The house is close to two SEPTA Regional Rail stations and surrounded by the woods of the Maurice Saul Wildlife Preserve.

The house has views of Seger Park, and is walkable to restaurants and pickleball courts.

Known as Towerview, the three-story, seven-bedroom home with 6½ bathrooms and 7,012 square feet of living space, is for sale.

Carol Quigley helped the Stefanellis restore historic details in their house while creating a functional layout.

The home is nearly new, and has both a Juliet balcony and a roof deck with skyline views.

Toilet paper may become a thing of the past for more people, as smart toilets offer to do the cleaning.

Sam and Amanda Kirk’s home needed updates, but they stayed true to the original look and capitalized on the home's large windows.

The three-bedroom house is surrounded by four outbuildings with many potential uses.