Much to accomplish before the first freeze. Getting out of the RV into the house before that happens has made us narrow our work parameters somewhat. Endless things to do. THANKS FOR WATCHING
Looks great. You are moving right along with this project. We did ours over 3 yrs. I kept all the receipts. Sometimes i think I should add them up but we're not sure we really want to know. LOL
At this time the exterior of the home is the only portion that we would consider "Finished" and in reality there are still a few minor details that need handled like lighting and the garage door. The balance of this homes requirements including all the interior will be handled 100% with our own hands. With that said, trying to overcome and correct previous owners poor decision making and consequent incorrect attempts during their own renovation over complicated our own. While I suspect that they did not do much of it themselves the contractor they chose was entirely in the "Rip Off" business. While I fully understand the complexity of a 120 year old home the chosen materials used were of the cheapest nature possible. Speed of completion and hiding problems - instead of quality & longevity - was everyone's priority at that time. This turned our process into a three fold problem. #1 REMOVE AND DISPOSE of materials that should never have been used in the first place. #2 REPAIR PREVIOUS & OBVIOUSLY HIDDEN problems. #3 DO it over again the correct way. My advise to anyone in our situation. Choose the right contractor. Not the cheapest one nor even the most expensive but the one who possesses a commitment to your specific values. Stay out of the way but stay ON SITE. Readily check the process and be available at all times so you can comfortable discuss specific issues that will certainly arise. If you don't have the time or the knowledge base to be involved then it may be prudent to find someone to assist you. Lastly be prepared to get your hands dirty. Regular maintenance on a home this age and size will always be required. If I missed something in answering your question feel free to inquire more deeply. THANKS FOR VIEWING. Comments and questions are always welcome. I look at them all and try to answer all.
@@ThisIsUsToday This is a useful reminder for anyone taking on a renovation project: due diligence in selecting contractors, being actively engaged, and maintaining realistic expectations can make a significant difference in the outcome. Thank you. Hoping to see more of this.
The wood comes from the factory with only primer applied. Although you could probably go a year or so til painting you still need too do it because the primer wears off and then once that happens the wood starts to decay at a accelerated rate. THANKS FOR VIEWING AND COMMENTING
Your home is looking beautiful & love the colors! So sorry though to hear about your son😢
So sorry for your loss ❤
Huge house
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I love your colors! Amazing how much work you’re getting done in a short period of time. Looking forward to your next update!
Much to accomplish before the first freeze. Getting out of the RV into the house before that happens has made us narrow our work parameters somewhat. Endless things to do. THANKS FOR WATCHING
Looks great. You are moving right along with this project.
We did ours over 3 yrs. I kept all the receipts. Sometimes i think I should add them up but we're not sure we really want to know. LOL
I hear that!
What was the most challenging part of your home renovation and what did you consider with your project? It ended looking beautiful.
At this time the exterior of the home is the only portion that we would consider "Finished" and in reality there are still a few minor details that need handled like lighting and the garage door. The balance of this homes requirements including all the interior will be handled 100% with our own hands.
With that said, trying to overcome and correct previous owners poor decision making and consequent incorrect attempts during their own renovation over complicated our own. While I suspect that they did not do much of it themselves the contractor they chose was entirely in the "Rip Off" business. While I fully understand the complexity of a 120 year old home the chosen materials used were of the cheapest nature possible. Speed of completion and hiding problems - instead of quality & longevity - was everyone's priority at that time. This turned our process into a three fold problem. #1 REMOVE AND DISPOSE of materials that should never have been used in the first place. #2 REPAIR PREVIOUS & OBVIOUSLY HIDDEN problems. #3 DO it over again the correct way.
My advise to anyone in our situation. Choose the right contractor. Not the cheapest one nor even the most expensive but the one who possesses a commitment to your specific values. Stay out of the way but stay ON SITE. Readily check the process and be available at all times so you can comfortable discuss specific issues that will certainly arise. If you don't have the time or the knowledge base to be involved then it may be prudent to find someone to assist you. Lastly be prepared to get your hands dirty. Regular maintenance on a home this age and size will always be required.
If I missed something in answering your question feel free to inquire more deeply.
THANKS FOR VIEWING. Comments and questions are always welcome. I look at them all and try to answer all.
@@ThisIsUsToday This is a useful reminder for anyone taking on a renovation project: due diligence in selecting contractors, being actively engaged, and maintaining realistic expectations can make a significant difference in the outcome. Thank you. Hoping to see more of this.
Why do you have to. Paint? It looks good as is.
The wood comes from the factory with only primer applied. Although you could probably go a year or so til painting you still need too do it because the primer wears off and then once that happens the wood starts to decay at a accelerated rate. THANKS FOR VIEWING AND COMMENTING
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