hbogie
New in Town
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- 21
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- Ridley Park, PA
They thought I was nuts ordering yellow and green tiles lol
Well it pays to think outside the box... your kitchen proves that. Great job! Now start hunting for that stove
They thought I was nuts ordering yellow and green tiles lol
You can tell it has a hugely manly influence. I like it! No frills and lace.
And let me chime in on the compliments to Rue's beautiful kitchen!
I looked at this house today. It was converted into a six bedroom apartment. The downstairs was mostly intact, with a lot of original woodwork, except for the kitchen and a tacky full bath. Some one walled up the grand stair case. The upstairs was really a maze, with a clawfoot tub, that some one tried to make look modern by making a tile surround. Most of the doors did have overhead transoms, which was nice. All the upstairs had really ugly black linoleum. The owner was their, really squarely guy. I think there is going to be a bidding war on it. It is, on the main drag, and there are apartments on one side, with the parking lot right against the house. Still, would be nice to take it back to it's glory days!
Wow, that would be a great house restored! I always wanted a turret It's a shame how many of these have been broken up like that. The historic district I live in is full of them. The work to bring one back though is endless! :eeek: I'm 8 years and counting into taking a 6 bedroom four square that was only split into 2 units back to original. If most of the features were left intact like my neighbors house, than reversing the damage is not so bad. Now if they rip out all of the original chestnut doors, wood work, windows seats, etc. like mine, then you really have an uphill road to climb trying to bring it back. From the looks of the outside and how you describe it, this might be a good one to restore.
There is a lot of work upstairs. Hard to tell where to start? get rid of some rooms, the kitchen with the leaky faucet, the linoleum, the water damaged plaster.......? The downstairs, is mainly, the kitchen, make the bath, tear out the plaster covering the grand staircase, and refinish the floors.
There is a lot of work upstairs. Hard to tell where to start? get rid of some rooms, the kitchen with the leaky faucet, the linoleum, the water damaged plaster.......? The downstairs, is mainly, the kitchen, make the bath, tear out the plaster covering the grand staircase, and refinish the floors.
You forgot to mention that it takes quite a time and monetary commitment. 15 years is a good part of your life.If you really want the house and don't mind some dust and inconvenience while renovating, it can be a satisfying experience. Having renovated a Queen Anne over a 15 year period, I can say it is all worth it in the end.