Is it possible to restore 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….. I don’t know….. practical?
How to restore period features in an old house?
Spongy, rotten timber can be dug out to the level of sound wood. Then, new sections that have been moulded to match the originals can be spliced back into the frame, sealed, primed and painted. This is a job best left to a specialist window restorer.
Do you have a timeline for restoring a house?
ALL THE LISTS GET MADE. Restoring a house can definitely make you feel like your life is spiraling out of control. For me, having lists and timelines makes me feel like I have control, even if I know every timeline we make goes out the window by week two.
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.
What’s the best way to restore an old house?
It just takes a change in mindset. While restoring an old house can be the most rewarding thing in the world, it can also cost a pretty penny—so it’s best to get it right the first time. Avoid restoration regret by steering clear of these five common mistakes made by most rookie renovators.
ALL THE LISTS GET MADE. Restoring a house can definitely make you feel like your life is spiraling out of control. For me, having lists and timelines makes me feel like I have control, even if I know every timeline we make goes out the window by week two.
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.
What are some mistakes people make when restoring a house?
Brent tipped me off to one of his biggest pet peeves in home restoration: The concept of “assembling” a room— or, in other words, sending your contractor to the Home Depot to cherry pick a bunch of different pieces that are later assembled to form a room. Unfortunately, this is how most home renovations are done today.
