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Architorture
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| mx2 wrote: | I'm always shocked at how the architecture of different regions can vary so much...you couldn't find such a gem in south florida...first there are no hills or basements or underground garages (it's flat, really, really flat)!!
Congratulations! I true HOME with lotsa character...one word of advice, unless you're a millionaire, don;t give yourself to short of a schedule or too much of a list of thigns to improve around the house because the honest truth is that it ALWAYS takes twice as long to do, cost three times as much and never ends. But it is all worth it...your buddies are jealous! trust me...hahaha
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from what i have researched thus far this style of construction is something of an anomoly here in western PA as well although there are a couple of pockets of similar construction in some neighborhoods in pittsburgh...
supposedly the 'storybook style' was very popular around hollywood and california in general during the 20's and 30's.
i wouldn't worry too much mx2- i've always been very partial towards the beach homes on stilts that you can find along the coast which are definitely not available in the mountainous regions of PA.
as for the improvments- i'm well aware of the pitsfalls of home renovation. when my parents bought their home about 30 years ago you could see from front to back- there was not a complete wall in the place. the previous owner had died mid full renovation.
my father just finished in this past year the 'last' big project he wanted to do which also happened to be one of the first that was started- refinishing the enclosed front porch.
of course in those 20 some years the livable area of the house has probably increased by a 1/3 and a 3 car garage was added as well not to mention a couple of roofs a couple of different siding changes etc etc.
all of that was done by my father and my brothers and i when we were old enough to help.
so i'm very well aware of how a 'small project' can suddenly span several years. also since my mom won't allow my dad to do anything else to their house hopefully i can get him to come down and help me with mine- a little pay back for all those lost summer days slaving away carrying shingles up a 40' ladder.
as for cost- i'm hoping to use alot of salvaged materials to cut back on cost and get some good character. a friend of mine is something of a 'deconstruction specialist' and is working on getting some projects online in conjunction with a architectural salvage warehouse and a couple of the area sustainable groups. hopefully that will provide easy access to some cheap yet quality materials for some of these projects.
i would absolutely love a slate roof- but that i probably down the road a ways- like after i learn to install a slate roof. |
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mx2
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| Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:13 am Post subject: |
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I like you're long term strategy...I only hope to enjoy "editing" my cookie cutter house as much as your father did. I guess my daughter will be swinging a hammer regardless...unless I have a son soon! haha...anyway, congrats.
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*Science of Architecture: The calculated use of technical skill and knowledge in the construction of a functional building. |
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AP
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:43 am Post subject: |
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| It's quite something, hope it all goes well. Would also be interested to see what you do with the interior... |
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Architorture
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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| couple days of moving now... so the inside looks like a furniture bomb went off... but i'll get some interiors up when we get settled |
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