Many of us share the same dream: find an adorable fixer-upper in a great location and set out to make it swoonworthy. But when the budget isn't limitless, it becomes even more important to know what to look for before purchasing a house that needs a lot of work. Older homes often have underlying safety and construction issues, and you can save a lot of time and money by planning for them.
When people first meet a house that's unloved and neglected, or out of date and unappealing, the tendency can be to rush into demolition or take everything away and start from scratch. But tearing down a house means that some of the best features and charm will be lost forever. Plus, a huge amount of waste is created. And everyone's homes start to look the same when the quirky old is replaced with the same, off-the-shelf new.
Kitchen of the Week: A Cottage-Chic Kitchen on a Budget
Sarah's Arrow House from Cottage Bend was a finalist in The Kitchen's Small Cool Kitchens contest for 2013.
Barnlight Electric Blog Feature: May 2013 “Porcelain Enamel Pendants Add Exclamation Point to Design” “In a recent blog post, we visited with Sarah Phipps, a resident of Bend, Oregon, who has been flipping houses for a number of years but is spending more and more time in design consultation. Clients are eager to tap into Sarah’s eclectic style, her skill set, and years of on-the-job knowledge. […]
Barnlight Electric Blog Feature: April 2013 “Classic Barn Lighting a Favorite for Oregon House Flipper” “House flippers are a special breed. Real estate risk takers have a special eye for potential and when they spot a home they think can be refurbished, remodeled, and resold for a profit, they jump on it. […]
