So so interesting and even inspiring, Jane. When we see you, we will have so many similar stories to share of our renovation in 2017-18-19-20!!! BTW, did you ever contact Eric and Patricia Deschamps?
We didn’t but after this longer stretch here we’ll go back to the back-and-forths, so we certainly will! Can’t wait to hear about your reno. Glad we’re not the only ones whose “travaux” span multiple years.
I really appreciate you sharing this as I can empathize! We purchased our 1927 bungalow almost two years ago which was left untouched (for both good and bad) for over 60 years, needless to say, the list is never ending. Some of the things we did just so that we could move in and make it live-able will certainly need to get redone in coming years. We’ve had our fair share of “is the house done yet?” questions. We are trying to maintain the historical integrity, while navigating the less fun, structural type projects (plumbing, water damage, asbestos, you name it) and all the other curveballs life has thrown us too. I’m fully enjoying it, but it is certainly a long-term commitment! :)
I hear you on the curveballs! They're seemingly nonstop! Just when you think something is a straightforward project... you get a big surprise. :) It sounds like a lovely house and a beautiful project though! Solidarity to you!
So so interesting and even inspiring, Jane. When we see you, we will have so many similar stories to share of our renovation in 2017-18-19-20!!! BTW, did you ever contact Eric and Patricia Deschamps?
We didn’t but after this longer stretch here we’ll go back to the back-and-forths, so we certainly will! Can’t wait to hear about your reno. Glad we’re not the only ones whose “travaux” span multiple years.
I really appreciate you sharing this as I can empathize! We purchased our 1927 bungalow almost two years ago which was left untouched (for both good and bad) for over 60 years, needless to say, the list is never ending. Some of the things we did just so that we could move in and make it live-able will certainly need to get redone in coming years. We’ve had our fair share of “is the house done yet?” questions. We are trying to maintain the historical integrity, while navigating the less fun, structural type projects (plumbing, water damage, asbestos, you name it) and all the other curveballs life has thrown us too. I’m fully enjoying it, but it is certainly a long-term commitment! :)
I hear you on the curveballs! They're seemingly nonstop! Just when you think something is a straightforward project... you get a big surprise. :) It sounds like a lovely house and a beautiful project though! Solidarity to you!
I’m so excited for the forward momentum! And please do share the history of the house again!
Okay, noted! I will!