We Pulled Down a False Wall in the Cellar of Our 1857 House and Found This! Any Idea What It Could Be?

Renovating an old house is always an adventure — especially when that house dates back to the mid-19th century. Our current project, an 1857 colonial-style home nestled in a quiet New England town, has offered up more than its fair share of quirks: creaky floorboards, hand-hewn beams, square nails, and layers of wallpaper from every