aislinn wrote:Thanks all for the welcome and the blueprint tips. I’ll start there and see what I can find. Also looking at pulled permits is a great idea.
Knew nothing about Foursquare's until we bought this but excited to learn. Not sure that the trim is original because it seems to be in such great shape-but not sure how to tell. And honestly, I didn’t realize how lucky we were to have original windows until after we bought it. I’d love to take the vinyl siding and the outdoor storms off someday and let the original character shine through. And the built-ins have a pass through covered up by cabinets that I’d love to open up too. So many big and small ideas. But we’ll need a new roof soon so most projects are on the back burner until that’s done. Any other suggestions on smart items to tackle first? And quick question-what does A+C mean?
I pronounce my name ash-lyn. It is Irish. All my siblings have normal American names except for me!
Welcome!! Absolutely beautiful old Foursquare. Though there's only a couple photos, it looks to me like your trim is original. My chestnut A+C trim was all painted at one time. Downstairs was mostly stripped in the 1940s and I finished stripping the upstairs in 2018. It was a LOT of work but I loved (almost) every minute of it. The final product makes it all worthwhile. Maybe your trim was also painstakingly stripped at some point, too. It might explain why it looks so fresh and crisp. If that's the case, say a prayer for the poor soul that did the work!
I did my roof right when I moved in. It wasn't leaking, but it was on its last leg and I couldn't imagine a leak after I restored the upstairs. I then tackled a bathroom restore and plumbing and electrical overhaul. I have a hard time sleeping at night knowing there's wiring and galvanized pipes in the walls. LOL.
After that, I did the floors. And during everything I've been working on windows. But I also don't live there yet. Come to think of it--I'm probably a horrible example for you! Bottom line: have a plan and don't over-extend yourself financially. You'll get to it when you get to it. Have fun along the way. Every time something goes wrong in my brother's house we always toast to "living the old house dream".