TuckerTavern wrote:Well, if we're playing True Confessions here I'll admit that there are days where I look around and feel utter despair. We're NEVER going to get this house done, I've gone almost 5 years without a real kitchen (I cook for 8 people everyday plus canning), the bathroom is a disaster.... etc. We bought what we could afford and it will be paid off this summer, I realize many folks think a 5 year note wasn't much, but believe me it's been hard on a single income. I too blog about the house, though it hasn't been updated in months. No money = no house projects. If you want to look it's http://www.thornburghhouse.com
The blog I mentioned is Vivacious Victorian on Facebook. Their recent bathroom restoration is swoon-worthy!
You know, not having a mortgage is an enormous achievement! I think that is worth just about any minor inconvenience one experiences from lack of creature comfort, in my opinion! That is exactly why I'm doing the lead abatement here myself. I refuse to go into debt!