Building a house for the ages
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Comments (20)Wow, great responses! She is definitely of sound mind, but the body is a little iffy, LOL! Truthfully, people are amazed when they find out how old she is. I don't think she would need a full-fledged ADA type house because by that time, she would just move in with us. Claire, she wants flat ceilings, no pot shelves, large bedrooms and a formal living and dining room. It's hard to find a home in this area that's either not a fixer-upper or doesn't have those huge ceilings. If the right house came on the market, she would certainly consider that option. We have already done a little searching over the last six months. Kats, yes, it is family members. My parents have been very generous with all of us. But still, we would never do anything without consulting a lawyer. However, my DH and I are under 23, so that will be an issue (just kidding!) She has talked about it several times, but she saw my home plan magazine yesterday and wanted to take it home. We will, of course, take our time and look for the right property. Who knows how long that will take, but I think I have convinced her to at least take that first step to start looking. I'm already searching the internet :)...See MoreHair dryer mounted on the wall?
Comments (26)Lots of rambling on this topic . . . No to a hot air brush -- the whole reason I like using the wall-mounted unit at the gym is that it leaves both hands free. No to a bonnet dryer. Do they even still make those? And curlers are rather the opposite of a blow dryer. No to changing my hairstyle to avoid the need for a blow dryer. I'm mid-fourties and in very good health. I just like the hands-free convenience and can see that it could be even more handy in the future. I don't see how it could be unsanitary. It can't make germs. Whatever germs are in the bathroom could be blown around, but they won't be increased in number. I was wondering about putting it behind . . . something. I just didn't know what. I do like the idea of putting it behind a picture, but I don't know if it would need to stand out from the wall. I'll pay attention next time I'm using the one at the gym. I do like that picture and am going to take a look at the website. I hadn't considered the possibility of it breaking, but that is a very reasonable thought....See MoreOld house restoration
Comments (1)A house built in 1790 is almost certainly a timberframe (post and beam) type contruction, so I'm not sure if it would be compatible with (or would need) SIPS. Often the structural members (summer beams, gunstock posts, etc.) are already visible inside the building in houses of that age. But the larger question is whether it would be a good idea to to do what you are proposing. There's a book you might want to read before going farther: The title is "The Impecunious House Restorer". I am away from home today and the author's name escapes me, but a search on Amazon or Alibris will turn it up, undoubtedly. The book is written by an old-house expert who buys a very old house and restores it. He describes previous projects that he bought, restored and resold. In general with old house projects, I've found that the structure needs less of the things I think about doing first, and more of the things I didn't anticipate. If you could post some pics, building condition survey etc., you may get more ideas. And as always, I'll urge you to check out the series of Preservation Briefs published (and available for free on-line) by the National Park Service. One of the topics is how to do a building survey ... All of them are worth reading. HTH Molly~ Here is a link that might be useful: Series of Preservation Briefs - very useful info!...See MoreAt what age is a home dated?
Comments (73)I don't know whether patty_cakes still reads here, I hope she does, and finds comments helpful, since it's her thread. but I stopped finding this discussion constructive some time ago-I feel we're going in circles, and everybody's answering his own thoughts on the matter, without really listening to what others have to say. I, personally, am tired..and feel I'd rather excuse myself, for the time being. I'd like to distract myself since my MIL felt very sick yesterday and is in the hospital, and continue to talk to you guys, since whenever we disagree I still like talking to you-but for now I feel it's hard for me, and not sure how helpful it is to Patty. One thing to add..since I'm sad and worried anyway..I'm old enough to know that the moment you're attached to something, you love somebody-you're bound to have heartache..you're bound to get devastated at times..you care-you'll be hurt. You have-you risk loosing. Yet I'd still rather fall in love, become attached, and take all the hell that comes with that. That was the deal. And this is the package. As for the property per se..I don't need to own property. Don't feel this need, in the first place. I simply come from other society. As much as I hate it-I'm its product, to a certain degree. So if my family decides it makes sense to own-yes, I'd much rather fall in love, because otherwise I don't understand why to go through this hassle at all. Well I guess that's partially why it makes it so interesting to discuss these things-we're different. Yet similar. Yet different. Yet similar. And so it goes, like in my nickname. Never ends. homeshef59 i do like knowing my triggers. It is with much interest I figured them out You know when I love homes more? Or actually anything? When they remind me of people and animals..:) what about you?.. But I'm talking too much already, while I said I wouldn't. So. I'm off to smoke. I hope you have a great day, and Patty, I wish you luck..it will be fine. If the question was "Did I elevate my place?" the answer is "Yes, you did"....See Morenew-beginning
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