Thoughts on what you are seeing here? I can tell in certain light that someone recently fixed it and painted over it, so it appears to be a recurring issue. It is on the first floor of a 2-story. No recent rain. No apparent water leak upstairs.
Hi, all, I have a bottle of sweet chili sauce I used for one recipe. That recipe only takes a little so I have a fair amount left. I expect I can use it as a dipping sauce, and that's perfectly fine. Just looking for the best recipes I can make and use it (whether as an ingredient or for dipping).
I cook mostly Mediterranean so can't seem to think of what to make! Also, while I am pretty good at following directions, I like not overly complicated recipes.
TIA!
Went to replace a small ceiling fan yesterday in our main bathroom and it turns out the circuit breaker marked "bathroom" is for the downstairs powder room. The actual bathroom has the vanity lights connected to the guest bedroom, the shower light and vent fan connected to the master bedroom, and the (previous owner-installed) ceiling fan connected to the hall lights.
At least now the breakers are all labeled properly. Sigh.
I have an opportunity to buy a home in a nice neighborhood nearby. The house itself is a disaster inside and out and would require major renovations although I don't think (I hope not) it needs anything structural.
What I do know:
There are two places with obvious moisture damage and mold. Neither is bigger than 8"x10". There does not appear to be any active water intrusion, perhaps just a leak that was repaired but the damage was not.
All flooring must go.
All cupboards/countertops must go.
The windows appear to be in good shape.
Everything will have to be repainted.
The AC unit outside will need replaced. The furnace appears to be ok.
Bathrooms will need all new fixtures
Appliances will be replaced
Landscaping/yard needs a whole lot of love. The back is very overgrown and the front is just neglected.
The roof was replaced in 2014.
The gutters are so full that weeds are growing from them.
But here is the real issue... the electric has been turned off so I can't really test anything as far as systems, wiring, etc. The house is about 20 years old and the current owner has been in it about 8 years.
I can likely buy it for about $200K and similar ones in the neigborhood have sold recently for $450-$475K.
For those with real life experience with buying "a pig in a poke," am I crazy for thinking this is possibly a good idea? And what am I potentially missing from this list that you've run into and I haven't thought of.