This last weekend we had a guy, Paul come out for a "Free Estimate" in regards to drawing up plans for the renovations on the house this summer. Nice guy who we decided to hire because he knew Engineers he could work with so when we applied for the permits with the city and turned in our plans all the i's would be dotted, the t's crossed and it would be free sailing. We've thought and re-thought this through for the last several months and actually decided to stick with the simple addition of a bathroom to the master bath and to remodel the kitchen. It seemed simple enough and talking with Paul everything was looking good.
John got the call yesterday that he had already talked to a few of his engineers and well there is some structural concerns with the foundation and our planned additions and the engineers didn't think it a good idea to continue. We've been praying for direction and I think this is our answer. If we do nothing as in don't add the 5' to the kitchen then the structure I believe is fine. John believes we can still do cosmetic improvements and maybe move a wall or 2 and utilize the space better. It beats trying to get permits and working with the city, although an attached bathroom to my bedroom would've been nice. Oh well I guess this means we'll be looking for a new house in a few years...when the market decides to get a little better for those trying to sell their home. Until then a new kitchen will be fantastic!
As I write I notice how quiet my house is. Both kids are sleeping and I've opted for no music, nothing but the sound of...trains. Actually it's still pretty quiet and I realize there's something tranquil that comes with the silence. The opportunity to hear one's own thoughts and to maybe even relish in no thoughts at all. It's a great lil moment which is almost over...my house is as cluttered as 2 lil kids in a tiny space can make it, but I don't mind because when I clean it I can see a difference.
Once again, I LOVE MY JOB!
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I love the quiet times too. It is a very rare occasion at my home too. If it's not the kids and their movies and talking toys, then it's my dogs wanting food and to go in and out... it rarely ever ends, but I appreciate it when it does.
Greg and I remodeled our old home in Sugarhouse. It was really fun and very rewarding once it was complete. We moved out several months after making it just the way we want it, now we are back in another home that needs to be remodeled. I don't know why we do it to ourselves.
Good luck with your renovations. Sounds like fun!
Remodeling our homes is all we've done since we've been married...until this last house. It is definitely rewarding, but an be stressful, too, when you try and do too much. Good luck with it, though.
I am so sad thinking about you guys leaving your home. Even though I completely understand your desire to have a master bath, etc I think your home is beautiful and is situated in such a nice way. I will have to say goodbye to your home before you sell :( Sorry about the bad news about renovations, or maybe it is good news since you can now get a new home at some point.
Oh Melanie, just the thought of renovations brings mixed emotions. We've been renovating our home over the last year and done major overhauling in it that has doubled our kitchen and created a great room. Basically it's been crazy, but worth it. It's a lot of stress, so if anything that is something that you have avoided, a lot of stress! I hear you on the joys of silence! It's strange how I always prefer it to music, then after I've had my fill of it, I turn on the music. It's good to read about you!
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