The Downsizing:

The Downsizing: Follow our adventure as we prepare to send one child to college, the other to kindergarten and attempt to renovate a tiny, circa 1950 farmhouse of just under 1200 s.f. The house has been sitting vacant for several years following a past renovation attempt that went awry by a previous owner. Our goal is to accomodate an active family of 4 (plus Mulligan the Westie) in a much smaller (yet stylish) space which will hopefully free up more of our time and financial resources. In addition to renovating the house and half acre of land, we'll be doing some serious editing of our possessions since we're coming from a home twice the size. The property borders an up and coming development featuring new homes along with a town center, shopping, and schools all set in a rural farm village setting.

Friday, May 20, 2011

A Little Update

Rain, rain go away!  Things have been slow due to weather and mess and it's been hard to even get out to snap a photo or two.... but there have been some big changes to the exterior.

 New siding and front porch railing really change the look of things... still have some trim painting to do and the front door will get a new color soon.

 The dormer looks cute with it's tiny over the shower windows.

 Screened back porch will make a great 3 seasons dining room when they finish up the siding and electric so we can move our 104" long table in!  Still some painting to do.

The new garage is really taking shape.  Cedar shake look shingles for the front.  The remaining 3 sides are dark gray same as the house and the garage door will be painted gray also.  Hoping to pour a cement floor also one day soon and add more smaller gravel to the driveway.

Interior photos to come soon... still getting boxes unpacked!
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