Re: The motliest house « Reply #1 on Jun 25, 2012, 12:47pm »
I can't decide if its a mess, or someone took advantage of some free materials to create for themselves what they otherwise could not afford. Either way, It's symetrical and a bit of stucco would make it look just fine. We would call this a "fixer-upper".
I can't decide if its a mess, or someone took advantage of some free materials to create for themselves what they otherwise could not afford.
Two possible reasons:
1. Lack of decent financial resources. Simply speaking, poverty. 2. If the house was built in communist times, the shortages of building materials could play a role.
Re: The motliest house « Reply #3 on Jun 26, 2012, 1:16pm »
It may not be very attractive, but it certainly looks solid, and that's no small matter during difficult times when housing is scarce or very expensive!
It may not be very attractive, but it certainly looks solid, and that's no small matter during difficult times when housing is scarce or very expensive!
I suppose in a few years time I will show you a new picture of the hiuse - insulated and painted. I can see how such houses are gradually restored to normal looks.
Re: The motliest house « Reply #5 on Jun 27, 2012, 7:41pm »
My own home was very sub-standard when I bought it 12 years ago. I rebuilt it one room at a time. I now have a home that is as new and extremely affordable. I admit that I have invested a great deal of time to it's restoration, but I enjoy keeping busy and my housing costs are 1/3 of what others pay. Had I not made this decision, I would not have been able to quit my job and return to school. (University, as you say.) Never underestimate the value of resourcefulness.
Re: The motliest house « Reply #7 on Jun 28, 2012, 2:11pm »
Bo, My housing price is low because I bought a distressed property and added value to it. While my peers were buying $300,000.00 new homes, I bought one for $80,000.00 and paid cash for the renovations as I went. My only cost was materials. Now my friends homes are worth maybe $180,000.00 mine is worth more than I paid but my loan payment is still based on $80,000.00
Lol. I don't have a micro-turbine in the garage. -yet. The windows are all very modern and it has been rebuilt with the highest standards of efficiency. Of interesting note, I regret using low-E (emissivity) windows on the west side. Losing solar gain in the summer is great but I could have done that with shades. Sadly, I've lost solar gain in the winter also which is pretty significant. Live and learn. I thought about trying to get Energy Star certified but it isn't really worth the effort. It would be very close to passing and thats good enough for me. Not bad for a 105 year old house.
Bo, My housing price is low because I bought a distressed property and added value to it. While my peers were buying $300,000.00 new homes, I bought one for $80,000.00 and paid cash for the renovations as I went. My only cost was materials. Now my friends homes are worth maybe $180,000.00 mine is worth more than I paid but my loan payment is still based on $80,000.00
Did you fence your property like every true Pole does?
Re: The motliest house « Reply #11 on Jul 15, 2012, 4:18am »
Not really. But thievery is a crime of opportunity and I try to be proactive by not providing opportunity. I would add that wandering into someones unfenced yard is not really a big deal, but intentionally climbing over someones fence is a completely different matter. It could be very costly to the person who disregards others property boundries. My main reason for fencing was to allow me to let my dogs outside without having to tether them.
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