My previous house had been built in the 1920s. The exterior was 4 inch thick sandstone facing over 6 inch thick cinder block. That made for a challenge when replacing the windows and doors. Then the interior framing was all 2×4. Yes, real dimensional lumber. Trying to remodel and match up to existing walls was interesting, to say the least. After my first visit, the guys at the local lumber yard would start chuckling and ask, “Whatcha up to this time?”
James Deveney Premium Member about 2 years ago
Plamer’s of St Petersburg, Fl.
distortion about 2 years ago
Same goes for second time homeowners.
blackman2732 about 2 years ago
They thought they knew what they were doing because of their extended HGTV hours.
Zebrastripes about 2 years ago
Since pandemic, supplies are through the roof….and just got my snow plowing contract…went up $30.. I imagine because of the fuel…it’s coming down….
[Traveler] Premium Member about 2 years ago
Money pit
gorbag about 2 years ago
The real key is to buy an old house. You’ll quickly need an account with the local hardware store, and possibly multiple contractors on speed-dial.
Greg Sheremeta Premium Member about 2 years ago
Anytime you buy a house…1st or 4th!
Zen-of-Zinfandel about 2 years ago
The fixer upper downer.
Plods with ...™ about 2 years ago
Unwritten rule…. every project requires a minimum of 3 trips to the hardware store
l3i7l about 2 years ago
My previous house had been built in the 1920s. The exterior was 4 inch thick sandstone facing over 6 inch thick cinder block. That made for a challenge when replacing the windows and doors. Then the interior framing was all 2×4. Yes, real dimensional lumber. Trying to remodel and match up to existing walls was interesting, to say the least. After my first visit, the guys at the local lumber yard would start chuckling and ask, “Whatcha up to this time?”
PaintTheDust about 2 years ago
Too true, no matter how long you have been there — what you need is never laying around the garage.