Joining the Century Club (just barely)!
Pre-Covid I was searching for a craftsman and then the pandemic hit and real estate went stupid. So I built a custom ranch home in the country. Hate living rural so it’s now under contract and we are under contract on a 1924 Craftsman in a historic district and cutting my commute by 1.5 hrs/day! I am thrilled as there is original woodwork in the original portion of the house and built-ins in the dining room (which we’ll end up using as our living room).
Full inspection is Monday, but we already know we have a mix of cast iron pipes and PVC (drain line is PVC). Roof is OK, but already aware of some work needed on the eaves.
It looks like the craziest floor plan with doors everywhere and the kitchen/laundry looks like a 1980s addition. Windows are metal 1950s throughout (makes me sad that the front windows aren’t original).
First plan is a full kitchen/laundry renovation (outsourcing) and then master suite needs a better layout. Windows all replaced eventually. I don’t like the boring black and white, so that’ll go one day.
They also painted some doors black…and replaced a lot of the old hardware 😭
Anyhow….i am not a DIYer and it all seems overwhelming, but I’m looking forward to figuring out projects over time.
Would love any suggestions on where to even start….it seems overwhelming!