From: "Jan Flood"
>I didn't realize the full scope of the work, what an undertaking. I
>remember when you were thinking about it but forget your plans. Will you
>sell it or live in it?
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Full scope...er...whole house rehab. Lots and lots of work to correct
decades of neglect. Sell, rent, or live in? I have no idea at the moment.
Strange as it may sound, this is one big "playtoy," for me. I've said
before, I can think of lots worse things to do with my time and money. It's
a learning process as well; a chance to challenge myself to learn, and do,
things I never thought I could do.
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>Where is the house located and how old is it?
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It's in Western NY state, not too far from the PA border. Age...the title
search went back to 1945, but I know it's older than that. I would guess
about the same as the house I live in (right next door), which would be
about 1900. It definately shows architecture and design elements of the
Craftsman period, which lasted (I think) until around 1920.
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>You've been at it all year, how long do you estimate before it's complete?
>Is the winter weather going to slow things down or are you far enough along
>to work inside over the winter?
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Originally, I'd estimated it to be a two year project. Definate
under-estimation. I've revised it to maybe five years now. For one, the
housing market sucks (should I decide to sell or rent), so there's no rush.
For two, it lets me spread the work out as time, energy and finances allow.
And for three, I just plain work slow, and not just because I'm learning as
I go along. I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist, and thanks to a steady
"diet," if you will, of Mike Holmes...I want it done right. Doing things
right takes time. I was that way (do it right) before starting to watch
Holmes on Holmes and Holmes Inspection. It's just be reinforced.
Once the furnace is in, and the gas turned on, working during the winter
will be MUCH more comfortable. Last winter was working with a small space
heater going full blast, which really didn't do much but take the chill off
the cold. I'm hoping to be able to have the contractor come in and do the
plumbing this winter. It helps both of us. I get the job done (I know
better than to think I can re-plumb the entire house), and he gets to keep
his guys employed over the winter with inside jobs, instead of having to lay
them off.
Sandaidh bean-fhigheadair a' bhreacain
sandaidh@localnet.com
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