20 Features Of Old Houses That WE MISS in Modern Homes

Envision a time when refrigeration meant a hefty block of ice and meals ascended floors via petite elevators.
Do you recall the charming, vintage tub with feet resembling those of a runner?
Or the door that can't quite decide to shut or stay open, opting to straddle the middle ground?

Today, we delve into the archives of domestic history to uncover 20 antiquated home amenities.

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00:00 intro 20 features of old houses
00:26 Coal Shoot
01:00 Laundry Chutes
01:38 Parlor
02:13 Claw Foot Tub
02:42 Knob Tube Wiring
03:11 Blade Bank
03:50 Dumbwaiter
04:20 Dutch Doors
05:00 Wash Stand
05:27 Sleeping Porch
05:50 Milk Doors
06:18 Witch Windows
06:55 Servant Quarters
07:25 Boot Scrapers
08:02 Transom Windows
08:33 Phone Nooks
09:03 Butler's Pantry
09:32 Lath and Plaster
09:57 Picture Rails
10:27 California Cooler
11:00 Ice Box