Inside Pandora’s Box

Posted on May 10, 2007 - Filed Under Housing |

This issue is going out late.  The need for pictures to help describe was important for the topic.  The RealEstate Agent took the photos and hence the delay.  Click on any photo to enlarge.

And here we go.

The overall condition of the front house is quite good.  For the most part, all that is required is some tender loving care.

This photo is the living room/dining area.  What looks like dressers are actually "built-ins".  Built-ins are actually built into the house and, from what I understand, are quite popular with Cottage Style House enthusiasts.  I imagine someone tried, unsuccessfully, to redo them a few years back.  They need to be restored.

 Dining_area

Hardwood floors are oak.  No carpet.

Built_in_fireplace

The original "fireplace" is still intact with the original bricks.  The grey appears to be as appealing as watching paint dry.  But my Agent assures me the original is the best.  The flue actually is non-existent.  There was some kind of gas-heater, porcelain I do believe, that was placed inside of the fireplace.  Not only did it radiate heat but it also had some color flame dancing going on to simulate a fireplace.

Unfortunately a picture does not exist at this time of the laundry room.  This is the future home of the master bath.

The current bathroom needs to be completely demolished and everything redone.  New tub, new sinks, and new sub-flooring.  The galvanized steel has to go in lieu of the more durable copper.

The kitchen sorely needs my help.

 Kitchen_before

There is a plus: no walls need to come down.  Unlike the last project, where walls were removed, this house has more than enough space to accommodate everything that needs to be done.  The only aspect of the house I do not care for is the thin hallway to the bedrooms.

I am sorry to say there is pop-corn on the ceilings.  That makes me want to cry.

The exterior of the house needs some fresh paint.  Right now, I describe the house as  ‘two-beer’ house.  That’s to say that after drinking two beers, she looks good.

 Two_beer

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One Response to “Inside Pandora’s Box”

  1. Mikki on May 10th, 2007 8:27 am

    Nice!

    I can see the potential already. It will be a vast improvement hanging something other than a surf board over the fire place, and laying a skateboard on the built in.

    There is a product called Fire on Ice http://www.fireonice.com that might allow you to use a flueless fireplace. They add a nice touch. Not much heat though…

    While it’s possible to redo just the supply line for the bathroom, are you planning on replacing all the galvy?

    Your friendly neighborhood WonderWoman

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