Just about five years ago, we bought the house we currently live in. It was big, it sat on an acre, it had a great view AND it needed a lot of work. We had a plan, a vision, of what the house could become. We had no expertise or experience in construction. But we were determined to make this outdated house our home.
We have worked hard over the years on our house. We have redone all the bathrooms and bedrooms. We have painted every last inch of wall, changed out the majority of the doors and windows, and, most recently, landscaped the backyard. Mark has revealed a talent for tiling and baseboard installation and I have developed a love for finishing wood and coming up with crazy ideas for how to use what we have to make what we want.
All of this work has not come without headaches. We are experiencing one now with one of the drains. Even now, after five years, we shake our heads and ask ourselves why we made this purchase. The 'wish list' and 'monthly maintenance list' compete for our time and money. But it is our home. It has character and charm. It holds many family memories. It has an amazing view. And I love it...most of the time!
We have worked hard over the years on our house. We have redone all the bathrooms and bedrooms. We have painted every last inch of wall, changed out the majority of the doors and windows, and, most recently, landscaped the backyard. Mark has revealed a talent for tiling and baseboard installation and I have developed a love for finishing wood and coming up with crazy ideas for how to use what we have to make what we want.
All of this work has not come without headaches. We are experiencing one now with one of the drains. Even now, after five years, we shake our heads and ask ourselves why we made this purchase. The 'wish list' and 'monthly maintenance list' compete for our time and money. But it is our home. It has character and charm. It holds many family memories. It has an amazing view. And I love it...most of the time!
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