The Historic District

It wasn't so much about changing minds, but finding a way to get the loan to work. We found a way! And in doing so, snatched the house back out of the hands of a known slumlord who would have let her deteriorate even further. Congrats!!! Not only to YOU but to the HOUSE too! She's a cutie & I'm...

Looks like you have a gem on your hands!!

What was your username on the old site?? I'm sure we'll remember ya!

Nice finds!!! Very pretty!

Greystonemanor wrote:Gets a little scary when your family tree is a circle...no need for dentists

No CSI investigations either...they all have the same DNA!

Happy Belated Birthday!!! Cheers ~

That's what I was wondering. I usually repair damage, prime, then paint. The only exception was in a room that had failing calcimine paint that was cracking and lifting the upper layers with it . That sounds like my living room!! Only some areas tho. I might have to take some pics & start a pos...

I've been in my place 9 years at the end of May & I've painted 3 rooms! I have restored several windows & gutted the 80's bath "update" & put in period appropriate tiles & sink, and have also been scraping my porch railings for a few seasons too. Takes time & arthritis ...

Even tho it's not "house" related, took care of this issue as well! I can certainly think of other things to spend $500 on! Sheesh!

Muffler was fine....nearly everything forward, not so fine.

I had my chimney sweep come by for a cleaning & he also patched (we hope) the leak! It took some time finding someone with some guts to get on my roof. He showed me a pic he took of the patch & I forgot to have him send it to me. Just sent a text for the pic & I'll post when I get it. No...

Hello Margaret75!!
Greetings from another small house owner! Mine is about 1230sqft, so it was just right for me.

Your place is so cute! And, yes...we're a bunch of old house stalkers & love to see photos!
Welcome to the 'hood...you found a fun bunch!