I had asked Hick to get me some pictures of Bargain House, our newly-acquired flip property.
"Do it on a sunny day. Nothing gloomy."
Well. You know how compliant Hick is with Val's requests. At least you can get an idea of what a $35,000 house looks like around here.
Bargain House is on a corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. There were a few trees growing up against the front, blocking the big window. Hick already had his "tree man" cut them down. Didn't cost a cent! The guy did it so he could have the wood. Voila! Free labor, and the mess cleaned up. Hick is a genius sometimes.
Here's a view from the side street, of the back porch. Hick first thought about tearing the whole thing off, cutting through the metal roof with his saw. Since the roof is in good shape, he has decided to enclose part of that area to make a mud room that can house a washer and dryer. The rest he will leave as a covered patio space. The screens will be torn off and left open, and the rotten lumber will be replaced.
Hick says he has to secure the cellar. Not sure exactly where that entrance would be, but Hick says he doesn't want a person living down there.
"The water heater and furnace are in the cellar. So it's warm, and someone could get hot water by turning the valve on the water heater."
The siding will clean up with a power washer, and does not need replacing. Hick will think about leaving the air conditioner, or asking a buddy about a different cooling system. He pointed out where the electricity comes in, and says it will be easy to upgrade it with whatever those thingies are called.
Still waiting for pictures from the inside.
I can't wait to see the inside of the house and then the improvements as Hick works on the house:)
ReplyDeleteHick is great at transforming junk houses into livable space!
DeleteMy, my, my. Lots of work to be done on that place. I wonder what the inside looks like. It should keep Hick busy and out of your hair. In the meantime, Val, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Hick, Pony and Genius!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and SWMBO and the BAD!
DeleteCompared to other houses he's renovated, Hick says this one needs surprisingly little work. I guess there might be a lot of projects, but they are minor compared to running wires and plumbing.
Cute place. A corner lot makes it a bit more valuable. More road frontage. I can't wait to see how Hick transforms this to a cute cottage.
ReplyDeleteWell, Hick already has a fancy front door and a bathroom sink. It's a good start.
DeleteIt looks like it could have gotten water damage since it is lower on at least that one side. Other than that, it has many positives so far. In my house, the water heater was in a dry basement, and the heat from the water heater was great.
ReplyDeleteHick has not seen any water damage. Just the rotten wood on the back porch area, which he is planning to tear out and replace.
DeleteFrom the front it's a fine looking house, the back not so much, but I do like Hick's idea for that section.
ReplyDeleteHick has a plan, so it should turn out okay.
DeleteLooks like you got a deal. Cute house. Having a good roof and siding is a big plus. That rotten area is really not a very big deal in the big scheme of things. If the interior is mainly cosmetic issues, that should be a quick turnaround. Being able to do a lot of the labor himself is the icing on the cake. Good purchase.
ReplyDeleteOne of Hick's buddies said he'd slap a coat of paint on the inside, and rent it for $900 a month. The inside isn't all that bad. Hick actually considered the rent idea, but The Pony and I are not in agreement on that.
DeleteHick plans to tear out the bathroom fixtures, repair part of the floor in there, and update the kitchen. It's a small house. Not too much work. He will install new flooring throughout.
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