Today's post is part of my realities of country life series. I love living out in the country, but there was definitely a transition from living in cities. While I'm not Ma Ingalls headed out to pump the old well handle, living with well water is definitely different than city water. Our house is in a rural subdivision with about fifty houses. When the neighborhood was built, the developer placed five to seven houses on each well. I'm guessing they did this to keep the initial lot costs down, ... continue reading...
The Realities of Country Life: Septic Systems
When we first moved to the country, I had zero experience with septic systems. Zero. We had always lived "in town". So, while I knew it wasn't an outhouse, I had no idea what to expect. But, septic tanks and systems are a reality of country living and I now know a whole lot more about them than I ever really wanted to. Living in the country has its pro's and con's, and there is usually an adjustment period when you first get out there. Dealing with well water and "waste management" are ... continue reading...
5 Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home
Sex appeal – you either have it or you don’t, or so the saying goes. But, what about curb appeal? For your home. (Not you, cuz' that’s a whole different kind of post!) If your home needs some oomph, try some of these ideas. Curb appeal is super important if you’re trying to sell your home. Buyers will often drive by a home before they decide to schedule a viewing with a real estate agent. If it doesn’t look good from the outside, it’s probably not going to be much better on the inside. So, ... continue reading...
Garage Conversions: The 5 Most Important Questions
Many areas of the country are experiencing housing shortages. Not only are there fewer homes for sale, but those that are for sale, are often financially out of reach. Some homeowners are even turning to garage conversions in order to add more area to a home, or to create a separate apartment or living space. If you're thinking about converting a garage, you need to do some homework first. Before we get to the questions, you need to think about how the garage space will be used and by ... continue reading...
Attic Mold Remediation – Calling in the Pro’s
My last three posts have dealt with the discovery of mold in our home's attic. This is the final post in this series, and discusses the mold remediation process. You can read the individual posts, or I can channel Inigo Montoya and say, "Let me sum up." We had a roof leak. The roofing contractor discovered frost on the underside of the roof which meant the attic ventilation wasn't working the way it should. Further investigation revealed extensive mold on the underside of the roof sheathing. ... continue reading...
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