If you follow Squaw Creek on Facebook, you know what I'm talking about.
Our long-awaited siding project has begun!
Our house was built in 1907/1908 and still has the original wood siding. Unfortunately, over the years, the wood has deteriorated and is in pretty bad condition.
How bad? Well...
When we began remodeling the living room in 2008, we found a vine growing up the wall to the 2nd story.
When we removed the kitchen cabinets, we could see daylight in places.
When the wind blows from the north in the winter we can feel cold air coming up through the floorboards on the 2nd floor.
And then there are the windows:
When the kitchen windows were replaced, these two side-by-side windows weren't even the same size!
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| Hey - recognize that tripod lamp? |
When the wind blows from the east during storms, the curtains in Adam's room actually sway in the breeze.
And the original windows in the living room and dining room are drafty enough to refrigerate our house.
But I am happy to report that the beginning of the end (of cold drafts and ugly exteriors) is here. Stay tuned for more details and updates as the work progresses!
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yay! so exciting- what a difference that will make on all your bills!
ReplyDeleteYay! So excited for you! Can't wait to see the finished product!!
ReplyDelete~Meggie
I know you are excited! Your home is just beautiful, though.
ReplyDeleteLove this, lived all of this in our house as well!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see more!
Just found your blog through the Pinterest challenge linkup- your tripod lamp is awesome!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see more of this cold draft fix up!
How exciting! Can't wait to see it when it's all done!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness! You all have quite the project going on. Can't wait to see how it all turns out!
ReplyDeleteBeen there, done that! We live in my grampa and grandmas' house that was built in the 1800's. We totally rebuilt it from the ground up and are still at it! And we took it over 20 yrs. ago! Stay strong and if you feel like hitting him in the head with that hammer, just walk away! 8^)
ReplyDeleteLovley Project :)
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Good luck with your big job!! LOVE the pic on your header! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I would L.O.V.E. to buy an old home and renovate it!
ReplyDeleteWow what an undertaking you have started! This is my dream to reno and old home. I cant wait to see the end result. I would love to have you share your talents at my VIP today =) http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/09/vip-party-26.html
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful holiday weekend!! XO
Looks like you guys have a lot to work on. In some ways that's a wonderful thing, don't you think? It makes some neat before and after pics, that's for sure! The new windows and siding will certainly be a nice sight to see, so good luck!
ReplyDeleteEnvious--this is stunning.
ReplyDeleteHOLY SMOKES!! What a LOT of work!! Looking forward to watching your transformation...wish I had your energy! ;)
ReplyDeleteDeborah (happily visiting from
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Found your blog thru Pinterest, we have a Victorian house built in 1908 and I can totally relate to the rotting exterior! We are desperately in need of exterior repairs and have started the long, exhausting process. We are just finishing the wrap-around porch, had to replace columns and all the wood. I'm sure our neighbors are tired of seeing the sad appearance, but hopefully it will all be done and beautiful again! It's a TON of work, time and $$$$! It's great to find others' who are in the same stages with an old house. (Which..btw...I love, I love all the character & quirks).
ReplyDeleteWe live in the old house that my husband grew up in. His grandfather built the house. I know what you mean about the cold air blowing in. We put insulation in the attic last fall, which helped some. Our kitchen needs to be totally redone, but that will be in a few years. Overall, though, I love the old house because it has character.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed and in awe. What a job but oh so worth it all. Plse come share at Market Mon.
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Yay! How exciting! We used to rent an old duplex that was drafty - especially around the windows. And it had a solid brick exterior! I can't even imagine how cold the winters must have been in your house - yikes! So happy that you're getting new siding and windows! I'm sure it'll make a HUGE difference! (on heating/cooling bills, too!)
ReplyDelete~Chelsea
Looks like a lot of work ahead of you but can't wait to see when it is all done! Good luck with everything :)
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