Is it safe to renovate an old farmhouse?
There may be hidden dangers. Keep in mind that an old farmhouse (or any house built before 1978) may have lead paint on the walls—or asbestos. Lead paint is particularly a problem in window wells, where the paint can flake off or pulverize when the windows open and close.
Do you love the process of restoring an old house?
Restoring an old house is a process, which I understand is why a lot of people don’t do it themselves. But we LOVE the process, even when it’s driving us mad. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to restore a house with someone else doing all the work, and having it all done BEFORE we moved it. It seems so…..
When do you start deconstructing an old house?
The deconstruction begins. Up until now, most of the steps are easy to budget and timeline. This step is where you get your delays and extra costs. And it ALWAYS happens.
There may be hidden dangers. Keep in mind that an old farmhouse (or any house built before 1978) may have lead paint on the walls—or asbestos. Lead paint is particularly a problem in window wells, where the paint can flake off or pulverize when the windows open and close.
Restoring an old house is a process, which I understand is why a lot of people don’t do it themselves. But we LOVE the process, even when it’s driving us mad. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to restore a house with someone else doing all the work, and having it all done BEFORE we moved it. It seems so…..
How long did it take to remodel an old house?
The house had been abandoned since the 1970s, and the remodel took 13 months (including work done during their engagement and wedding plans). The project included a new roof, new siding, new windows, and the restoration of three porches.
What kind of house was saved from foreclosure?
From fire-damaged to foreclosures and everything in between, get inspired by these unbelievable makeovers that’ll either give you the restoration bug—or make you really happy your renovation is over. Joe and Melissa P. saved this 1904 South Wayne, Wisconsin, farmhouse with seven bedrooms and no indoor plumbing.
