The Unveiling of Bargain House

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.