"Remarkable Transformation: Woman's $300,000 Renovation Revives Fairport Harbor Lighthouse"

Sheila Consaul purchased the Fairport Harbor West Lighthouse in Ohio through a government program in 2011 and has since spent around $300,000 renovating the historic property. The lighthouse, first lit in 1925, was in poor condition when Consaul acquired it, but she has restored it to livable conditions. The renovation process has included challenges such as limited access to utilities, the need to transport supplies by barge, and difficulty finding dedicated tradespeople. Despite setbacks, Consaul has transformed the lighthouse into a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home, preserving its historical charm.