Calling a piece of history your home offers charm and allure, but it certainly has its challenges. In this episode of On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews architecture educator Dr. Sing d’Arcy on what it takes to maintain a historic home. Currently based at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Dr. Sing d’Arcy is the director of the Interior Architecture Program, and a senior lecturer in the School of Built Environment. Dr. Sing d’Arcy has written extensively on the history of interiors and architecture, especially in relation to Australian residential design and Australian interiors. In this episode, Dr. Sing d’Arcy sheds light on the common surprises homeowners face after having purchased homes, both old and new. Additionally, Dr. Sing d’Arcy details the main advantages and disadvantages of owning an older home, as opposed to a newer one, and offers advice for staying on top of maintenance and upkeep. Together, Marie and Dr. Sing d’Arcy answer questions from netizens about maintaining old homes, and discuss useful habits to practice when purchasing a home. So, if you’re drawn to the charm of original woodwork or longstanding history, tune in to this episode to know what you’re getting into before making a purchase! Follow Dr. Sing d’Arcy’s work: https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/sing-d-arcyConnect with Dr. Sing d’Arcy via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sing-d-arcy-687b12a1/ Produced by the Household Management Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com, and visit https://householdmgmt.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/  for further information about Household Management Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@householdmanagementsciencelabsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/householdmgmt.science.labsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/householdMgmt.science.labsTwitter: https://twitter.com/HMScienceLabsLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/household-management-science-labsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@household.m.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-house-the-household-management-science/id1648508806Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9powtiwe0ee7ycQQCTHlAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a654971d-e3e3-46c8-80bd-10655fb6064a/on-the-house-the-household-management-science-insights-podcastiHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-on-the-house-the-household-102862777Podbean: https://householdmanagementinsights.podbean.comPlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402161Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/on-the-house-the-household-man-4914170