So I got my loan.The seller and I agreed on all amendums.Now I just have to wait until closing. April 15th cannot get her fast enough!Anyone that wants to help with:DemolitionRefinishingMovingOr just be my background noise while I do all of this, Will be payed greatly in pizza and beers.
Monthly Archives: March 2011
Lead Pipe Drama
I finally heard back from the sellers as to my request for improvements on the property. I had requested all outlets be converted into GFCI, a termite treatment, and to replace the one and only lead pipe in the house, the water main. They came back with and addendum to the addendum. All go onContinue reading “Lead Pipe Drama”
Refinishing 100 year old hardwood floors : Carpet recycling & choosing a greener finish
One of the most important things to me in this renovation is trying to stay as green and environmentally friendly during the whole process. I want to really consider what materials and chemicals I’ll be including in my home. The second most important thing being cost effectiveness. Green and cost effective don’t always go handContinue reading “Refinishing 100 year old hardwood floors : Carpet recycling & choosing a greener finish”
The Listing Photos
This is the house I’m in the process of purchasing. It’s a 1923 cape cod, that was sadly renovated in the late 80’s. So my plan as far as my own renovations, since little of the original 20’s charm is in the house,is that I’m making it my own Mod Cape Cod. Here’s the frontContinue reading “The Listing Photos”