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   IMERC | Oct 23, 2003 08:32pm | #1

   Specifically where is there???

    

   Who ever invented work didn't know how to fish....

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   martagon | Oct 23, 2003 09:03pm | #2

   Just a small hint, lorihaah.  Make your question a bit more specific, and the guys here are really helpful.  Do you want to rehab the roof, the foundation, the walls, the floors,  what????  Tell them what the house is like, is it falling down,  is there a water problem, is it the pipes, is it the wiring, what you think might be the problems.    If you just ask a wide open question like that, they really don't know where to take the answers.   Or are you wondering what areas you should pay specific attention to???  Make your question a bit more focused, and you'll be pleased at what you'll get back.

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   mitch | Oct 23, 2003 09:57pm | #3

   "Renovating Old Houses" by George Nash, Taunton press.  isbn # 1-56158-325-1

   and, yeah, you should be a little more specific when you ask questions like that.  have fun!

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   rez | Oct 23, 2003 10:00pm | #4

   Hi Lori, .

   Yep, there are some people out here and a lot of folks that have a wealth of experience to answer questions about rehabbing an old farmhouse.

   Like the previous writer said specific questions are best and, if possible, posting a photo will provide the best way of showing detail to your questions.

   If it's your first time renovating it's guaranteed to be an experience.

   I see this is your first time posting here so Welcome to Breaktime.

    

    

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   lorihaah4 | Oct 24, 2003 08:27am | #5

   hi and thanks for the replies! I posted more specific questions, but accidentally did not continue in this thread but posted a new one under general discussions.  Thanks for the warm welcome, I love this forum!!

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   scooleen | Oct 24, 2003 03:49pm | #6

   check out old house journal, at http://216.25.63.4/magazine/index.shtml copy and paste if the link wont work.

   Definitely read George Nash's as previously mentioned, as well as possibly picking up

   "Renovation A Complete Guide"  Michael Litchfield 2nd Edition

   both books are availabe at Barnes and Noble or any bookseller big box in your town.

   Finally, try to decide on how you plan on rehabing it, are you looking for a restoration?  Is this property of historic value, or are you considering updating it and adding ammenities to it etc...?  Once you start with a philosophical choice, renovation vs. restoration/preservation many of your future choices will already be chosen for you.  Good luck, you lucky dog.

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   JohnSprung | Oct 24, 2003 10:15pm | #7

   Since you're at the very beginning of the learning curve and the project, it might be a good idea to get a home inspector to look it over in person and help you set your priorities.

   -- J.S.