See this old house? It used to be a charmer, but it’s had a bad run of luck and is in desperate need of rescue. It’s on the market for only $149,900, but it needs some TLC. It looks to me like it has been stripped of much of its character over the years, and that makes me sad. So let’s play one of our favorite games, called “Five Changes.” Take a look at these photos and then tell me: If you bought this house, what are the first five changes you’d make?
This poor house is in desperate need of some personality, but I think it has potential, don’t you? What 5 changes do you think would make the biggest difference? This house is in an area of gorgeous older homes that I showed you photos of here and here.
P.S. Thanks for all of the birthday wishes you sent my way yesterday, both here and on my Facebook page!
If You’re Hooked on Five Changes:
- Jennifer Lopez’s 1970s Colonial: How Would You Lopez It Up?
- Stuck in the ’80s: How Would You Update This House?
- What 5 Changes Would You Make to This Old House?
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The bathroom is spectacular. To resell the house, you’d have to gut it, but for me? A little tweak, at most some complementary new sinks. The kitchen has some serious functional issues, so I’d gut it.
The diagonal windows are probably original. Tweak.
Remove radiators? The most comfortable and energy-efficient heating system available? No way.
The three windows look awful — obviously the front of the house was not designed by an architect! If light is needed, perhaps replace with two more that match the one already there and put them all at the same level. May not be the best idea, but they have to go. Second: the kitchen must be completely gutted. Third: bathrooms need complete make-over. Fourth: brown wood (?) wall above the fireplace needs to go — even if it’s original. Paint it the color of the walls, or at least white wash it so that it fades out of sight! Fifth: central heat/air, although the heating system is probably quite efficient, taking out radiators would create more of a flowing space. Don’t know in what location the house is but these days central heat and air is a must and expected when reselling.
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