Does your home have a name?
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Comments (17)A story? Well, one of the first things we did was an exercise out of the Not So Big House books: We made a list of the words we want to describe our house. In our case, we had a lot of words about function: Efficient, energy-efficient, good storage. And a lot of words about the "feel" of the house: Cozy, charming, nostalgic, friendly, inviting, light-filled. And words we don't like: Dramatic, modern, impressive, funky, trendy. That's not a story exactly, but it's kind of like setting a goal for how we want the house to work /feel /look. And we're very clear on what we want: A small (1600-1800 sf) house for the two of us after the children are gone, which will be built on our 45 acres of farmland. We want it to be age-friendly and to have all the everyday living spaces on the main level, and we want it all to be easy to clean and low-maintenance. We want every space on the main level to be used every day. We want to have a small upstairs for guests. We want a great outdoor kitchen with ample seating and a small pool. And we want it all to be mortgage-free. That doesn't feel like a story to me; it feels like a goal. Two comments on this thread with which I can really agree: While I believe in electricity, plumbing and even central air...I do love old houses. So while I would never be considered a 'purist' my perfect home would probably be similar to a car build on "Fast and Loud" LOL. I want it to look vintage, I want it to pay homage to vintage....but I want the car to go fast, stop on a dime and have air conditioning :) and I guess our not-yet-finished house's story would be 1920 meets 2014 technology I like the door picture ... but I'd say it's a cottage door leading to a small, picturesque home....See MoreDoes having a window A/C make your house unsafe?
Comments (20)hhireno - I actually just bought a really nice fan thinking it would do the trick and unfortunately it doesn't. I did check the vent :) and I feel cold air coming out, so I don't know if the room just isn't insulated well. oakley - I know you're right. In my old neighborhood, the neighbors across the street were burglarized and they just kicked the front door in. Then they opened the garage door, backed in their truck and started loading it up. The owners had just moved in, so when I saw the truck, I thought they were unloading more stuff. Were you actually in the house when they broke in? I think I'm going to bite the bullet and get something, but I haven't decided whether it will be the portable or window unit. There seems to be pros and cons to both, so I'm trying to read everything I can today. camlan - I forgot to mention that I had the kind of locks you posted in my last house and forgot all about them. I think my then husband drilled holes in the frame, so they would screw into them and would be a little more secure....See MoreDoes your house HAVE to have something to feel "right?"
Comments (40)When my husband's job moved to another state and him with it, I stayed behind (it was 400 miles) to get ready to sell and move. He went house hunting in the new town all by himself. I told him that the new home must have a garbage disposal, a window over the kitchen sink and a big window with a view from the kitchen table. Other than those 3 things, I could make do with whatever house he picked out. The day we moved in was the first time I saw my new home. It had the disposal, and a window over the sink, but it was too high for short me to see anything out of it but the tops of trees. And there was a window with a view from the table, but the dog couldn't see out of it. Within 2 months those windows were changed to accommodate both me and the dog. I loved that house, DH did a great job house hunting on his own....See MoreDoes your state have a "Stay at Home Order" . . .
Comments (81)Raee, the Chicago area has been working to address these issues here in our city. Just last night, I saw an area college that was opening its now-empty dorms for hospital staff and first responders so they don't have to commute home to their families. The last I heard, the city is also working to make hotel rooms available to the homeless. I'm particularly worried about domestic abuse victims, and children who are cooped up with parents who may not have healthy coping skills during these stressful times....See Moremarjirose
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