Blowing in the wind
Last week, the front range had some terrible winds to contend with, and they hit the house at about 2
Read MoreDiary of a mad homeowner
The trials and tribulations of fixing up a house filled with character but not much else
House History
Septic sucks
1979 property drawing Septic sucks. I understand why previous owners have neglected pumping the septic system. Nobody’s really sure where
Read MoreWallpaper madness
I’ve never seen wallpaper that looks good. Particularly the wallpaper in my bathroom. It’s horrid, and as an added bonus,
Read MoreMad about those men with skills
I’ve had enough of the blue water! I finally went to the mattresses and called a local veteran who runs
Read MoreThe mad history unfolds
No projects today, although I stopped and chatted with the neighbor who told me lots about the weird “mountain” people
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Mad about the basics
The Bar B has a few problems some easy to fix, others wake me up in the middle of the
Read MoreZeros can make a difference
A phone call from the mortgage company jolted everything today; problems with pay stubs, issues with homeowner’s insurance (the roof
Read MoreThe dull stuff
Buying a house takes a team of people and when you buy a short-sale property, it takes an army. A
Read MoreBlog created
Few things can compare with the frustration, challenge and reward of buying a home whose main description in the inspection report is “defective.”
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