we will be selling our primary home to buy the new one. given the comps, we should get enough out of ours to buy this place free and clear, but will probably have to finance some of the remodel. of course fate is fickle, and while i have an extremly desirable location for comuters and great schools, it is best described as a vacation or second home, since it has two bdrms and a studio apt, which we've always had rented. but our zip code isn't the sexiest one--we live twenty miles from a very famous and popular ski area on a lesser mountain which appeals to local families (day skiers) and vacationers who prefer to avoid the crowds and the lift lines. our place is a real three season vacation home, not only is there sking and snow sports, but we have a large brook directly behind the house with waterfalls and swimming holes and a privatly owned covered bridge. you can swim, fish, hike, and mountain bike right from the backyard, so i think it attract active outdoorsy types who want a home where they can play and entertain. we have a large extended family, so when we remodeled we incorporated a large great room with wet bar and can easily seat forty for dinner. if we lived in the neighboring resort area, we'd have this place listed for much more, but then again that area has a ton of listing just sitting, and this neighborhood has more activity, since it's got less listings, if that makes sense. the apartment could easily become a bdrm suite again,if someone needs it, but as as second home it works really well as a caretaker apt. i will be shopping around for a buyers agent to represent me and getting the house ready to sell. now to find that statue...

Did you install the Simpson doors? How are they working? I live in Tennessee and in addition to humidity, rain and heat we also have cold. I do have a good overhang, but I am very firm about having a good seal around the door. Do you think the slide up and down bolt system(there is probably a better term) instead of a 3-point lock is just as good for forming a seal? I know this is old but I hope you find it.

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If the throw is enough it will still heat the room. As long as you don't have extra high ceiling. My basement is heated from ceiling vents and it is warm. You may want carpet or rugs for winter yes the tile will probably be cold. The only way you can make tile warm is radiant floor heat. Often done in bathrooms with tile.