Before and After House Pics

On the front exterior, I replaced the columns, removed the decorative scallop trim, removed the overgrown bushes, replaced all the gutters, windows and doors, and painted.

In the kitchen, I removed the wallpaper, painted the cabinets, replaced cabinet hardware, replaced all the appliances, widened the doorway to the dining room, and put in new sub-floor and floor.

In the master bedroom, I enlarged one of the windows, removed the wallpaper and repaired the drywall, enlarged the doorway to the bathroom, and replaced the closet doors.

I completely gutted both bathrooms.  By moving a wall, I reduced the size of the dining room and incorporated the extra space into the bathrooms.

In the family room, I removed the drop ceiling, replaced the sub-floor and floor, painted the panelling, and replaced the windows and door.

In the foyer I removed the half-wall by the door, replaced the sub-floor and floor, and replaced the front door and closet doors.

In the yard I removed 10 dead trees that were completely covered in poison ivy and put in a 12' by 12' garden.

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Well it was a lot of work.   But here I am, living on the "after" side of the pictures...and it was worth it!

To those of you considering buying a house in need of updating:  If you have the time, energy and money, don't be afraid!  You CAN do it!