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snowy · 06-01-2011, 07:23 AM

I live in an older home (for this area). It was built in 1929. There have been few major remodels performed on the house since it was built, and the previous owner was rather neglectful in terms of maintenance (she bought a house that was too much for her). My husband and I have tackled several home repair/remodeling projects since we've moved in. Thanks to reading and watching a lot of "This Old House", we both feel more competent.

One major project (NOT my favorite, although I like the way it looks) we've done: repainting the kitchen. We still need to paint the ceiling and another wall in the kitchen to finish it. Maybe I'll finally get to it this weekend, but the problem with working on the kitchen for someone who likes to cook a lot on weekends is that the kitchen is out of commission while you're doing the project.

Another major project we've been working on by bits and pieces is a remodel of the one full bathroom in the house. It isn't a complete remodel in that we aren't looking to replace the tub or shower surround. So far we've replaced the toilet (my favorite project; I did it myself with some minor assistance from my husband tightening screws), the sink/vanity, and we've stripped off all the wallpaper. I'm sure ZombieSquirrel is tired of using a bathroom with four (five?) colors of paint visible on the walls, but we're trying to work out how much to replaster while we wait for the landlord (my dad) to send us a bathroom fan. Whoever threw up the wallpaper on the walls did so without repairing the plaster underneath it.

The problem with our house is that once you start a project, you invariably discover some way in which the previous owners tried to cover up a mistake they made or tried to jury-rig a solution, and what you thought would be a simple project turns out to be more complicated.

So what are some home projects you've enjoyed? I would say I enjoyed installing the toilet. It really wasn't that hard. Plus, two water-saving toilets, a new dishwasher, and a new washing machine means we're saving $25/mo. on our water bill. Eventually, everything will pay for itself!

06-01-2011, 07:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	Favorite Repair/Remodel Project? I live in an older home (for this area). It was built in 1929. There have been few major remodels performed on the house since it was built, and the previous owner was rather neglectful in terms of maintenance (she bought a house that was too much for her). My husband and I have tackled several home repair/remodeling projects since we've moved in. Thanks to reading and watching a lot of "This Old House", we both feel more competent. One major project (NOT my favorite, although I like the way it looks) we've done: repainting the kitchen. We still need to paint the ceiling and another wall in the kitchen to finish it. Maybe I'll finally get to it this weekend, but the problem with working on the kitchen for someone who likes to cook a lot on weekends is that the kitchen is out of commission while you're doing the project. Another major project we've been working on by bits and pieces is a remodel of the one full bathroom in the house. It isn't a complete remodel in that we aren't looking to replace the tub or shower surround. So far we've replaced the toilet (my favorite project; I did it myself with some minor assistance from my husband tightening screws), the sink/vanity, and we've stripped off all the wallpaper. I'm sure ZombieSquirrel is tired of using a bathroom with four (five?) colors of paint visible on the walls, but we're trying to work out how much to replaster while we wait for the landlord (my dad) to send us a bathroom fan. Whoever threw up the wallpaper on the walls did so without repairing the plaster underneath it. The problem with our house is that once you start a project, you invariably discover some way in which the previous owners tried to cover up a mistake they made or tried to jury-rig a solution, and what you thought would be a simple project turns out to be more complicated. So what are some home projects you've enjoyed? I would say I enjoyed installing the toilet. It really wasn't that hard. Plus, two water-saving toilets, a new dishwasher, and a new washing machine means we're saving $25/mo. on our water bill. Eventually, everything will pay for itself! __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau