06.09.08
You think after 2 years I’d have a handle on what we want to do here, but my vision isn’t quite as clear as it should be. There are so many things on the list that it’s really hard to focus on what’s most important and I get overwhelmed. It wouldn’t be such an ordeal if our funds weren’t so limited but we have to pick and choose our projects. I need to figure out what will make us happiest, and most comfortable.
One of the things I want to add to the list is the Trim of Aluminum Siding along the top of the house. I Haaaaaaaate it. Hate. Did I mention hate? HouseInProgress awhile back posted a photo of an Chicago Style Bungalow that looks like the band of trim had been covered up with painted wood trim. I’d like to do something similar. I’m going to have to check with the Chicago Bungalow Association as it’s not exactly period… and I haven’t seen this done to many bungalows. It looks SO much better then the crap-tastic white aluminum though. We’d probably also paint the white wood trim around the windows and dormer too… and maybe the windows themselves.
If I’m able to do that plus add the cement planters and window boxes and paver sidewalk I think it will go a LONG way to making this place not feel like one of the more modest of Chicago Bunaglows. Maybe it will make me forget I want to strangle whomever tuckpointed this place so sloppy. (Very Textured Bricks + Over Tuckpointing = Bad News)
I still have Contractor #2 coming to look at the kitchen tomorrow for estimates. I want to get an estimate from him for the (bedroom/kitchen) room flip and plab B a minor overhaul in the exisiting space (more likely I guess). It might be better to do the minor remodel and save up for the basement or attic dormers sometime in the future.