If you're inclined to fits of depression and rage, DON'T do a renovation. If you're on the verge of a nervous breakdown, DON'T do a renovation. If you have lots of creativity, don't mind wasting money and have taken general leave of your senses, then a renovation might be good for you!! If you need something to push your buttons and make you think that washing cats is fun, then do a renovation. But it's not for the impatient, the faint of heart or the miserly!
As we tripped into this endeavor, there were many considerations. We had thought we'd build on the backside of our farm, but the logistics of getting power, water, driveways and such back to the site were going to run in the tens of thousands and we thought it would be wasteful. So we converted a barn thinking it'd save money. . .
We went through eight months with an architect getting that portion finished in December of '06, then we spent five months getting quotes on the various aspects of the job, finishing up those bids in June of '07, then a month to get a building permit, July '07, the first nail came out (side stripping) in late, late August of '07.
It's now May and we're hopeful to have a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) today! And we're still a LONG way from all the little things that make a house livable.
But the time period between August and December is what I'll still be focusing on as this blog progresses because I truly want to reflect on the bizarre nature of this project as I consider my next one (don't ask!) So I've included some picts of this project and a teaser for what it looks like now. Thanks for your patience!
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