diggerdan11 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) So as some of you know when I moved back to my home town (sep 2010) I moved into a rental house my grandparents owned (right next door). Well in 2011 I worked out a deal with my grandparents to purchase the house for a really good price. It is a small 760 sq ft 2 bed, 1 both. Its a good starter home, but needs lots of work. Well since then both of them passed away. I have been working hard over the last 2 years to re-model the house and get it ready to sell. So I figured I what I have done to it, and the progress so far. Almost all of this work was done myself with help from my wife and father-in-law, and my dad when he had a chance. Built a Deck The first hing we did was build a deck off the front of the house. I did this in order to add a little more appeal to it. Replaced both Exterior Doors I decided to replace the old wood doors with much more efficient steel doors. I work for a huge window and door manufacturer so I got a pretty good deal on the Doors Replaced all the Doors, Trim, and Flooring inside the house The carpeting was old and need to be replaced, and the hardwoods under were in very bad shape. I decided to go with a laminate throughout the entire house (except bathroom). I also replaced all the floorboards, doors, and door/window trim in the entire house. I will get some better completed pictures later Edited April 16, 2014 by diggerdan11 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggerdan11 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Complete Kitchen Gut and Re-Model We gutted the kitchen down to the studs, ran new electrical (we also switched from fuses to breakers), added insulation, added a closest for the W/D, replaced one of the windows and increased the counter space. There was also and old chimney in the kitchen we ripped down. Asbestos Siding Removal So the house was covered in Asbestos Cement Siding, if any of you have dealt with it before you know its such a pain in the ass. Its like eggshells, you are suppose to remove it without breaking it, but that is impossible. You have to wear a HEPA Filter Mask, and you are suppose to wear a full tyvek suit (Which i did not do), once you are done you are suppose to shower off to make sure no fibers are tracked in with you. Its also a pain in the ass to dispose of, it has to be put in these special asbestos bags, but it pokes right through them. So I put all the pieces in boxes, and I have to put the boxes in bags. It was a huge pain, but I finally got it done this weekend. About 1/3 of the original cedar siding on the house has to be replaced, the other 2/3rd's just needs to be cleaned and re-pained. I also have to re-paint all the exterior window trim as well. This weekend I will be finishing the bathroom, or at least get the re-model complete enough that It can be used. Then I have to re-side part of it (hopefully it will only take a weekend), and paint it, and I will get it on the Market. I need to try to sell it ASAP because I have to move. I will share more pictures once I get the rest finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1SCSS Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Wow!!! That's a lot of work! Looks great. I'm sure it will sell fast with the amount of work that you are putting into that house. My first house was just like that, I put a ton of time into it and sold it then upgraded to a larger house. 3 houses later I'm into a nice 2700 sq ft house in the nicest part of town... Keep up the great work!!! It will pay off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03SSBoy Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Im remodoling my cousins house that he just bought and its a b. looks good! itll look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggs Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Fun, fun,fun you have been busy bro and doing great work I would like to add! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnss Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Nice work. looks like a ton of time and money has went into it. but the end results are worth it. looking great. keep it up and you be done in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Doing good work! I HATE carpentry work. There is definitely a knack for doing that stuff. I think the old siding non-painted looks better than the cement sided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la122685 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 That's some good work there buddy! keep it up looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggerdan11 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Nice work. looks like a ton of time and money has went into it. but the end results are worth it. looking great. keep it up and you be done in no time. Yeah it has taken a lot of time to get to this point. I have about $65K into it including the cost of the house. I had it appraised in 2011 for $65K so hopefully with the new kitchen, bathroom, deck, siding, etc... I should be able to get my money back and make a small profit so I can move on to the next house. Doing good work! I HATE carpentry work. There is definitely a knack for doing that stuff. I think the old siding non-painted looks better than the cement sided. Yeah I agree. The old siding does look better, I was actually shocked how good the old siding looked in most places of the house. The only reason we have to re-side some of it is because of a little water damage on the front and the fact we replaced a window with a smaller one and have a huge area of missing siding. Should be able to re-side the house for around $400. Then a few hundred dollars worth of paint, and its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Pretty work Dan. It looks like two years worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick4317 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Awesome work. Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blick05SS Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Looking much better dan I might have to have you come out and help me when I decide to actually buy and not rent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC03SS Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Wow Dan that's a lot of work. You did a hell of a job. Lots of little things once you get started. Like opening a box of worms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Arent you worried about the blocks sinking in the ground from the decks weight over time? Why didnt you just dig and pour cement for the decks support beams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1SCSS Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 I think the cement blocks will be fine as long as the dirt was not loose and was pretty packed. Looks great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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