Other Home Renovations
My husband and I are not new to renovating houses. This is our third project house. We always buy unusual homes that need a lot of work. But there’s always something — some intangible quality about a house which inspires and captures us. We also have the imagination to look beyond the immediate disaster and to see the potential.
We ascribe to the ideas of The Not So Big House — buying a cozy house with just enough space and a house that encourages time together. We like open spaces, natural light, good windows, and solid construction. The two homes we have owned in the past were from very different eras — one built in the 40s and the other in the 80s. But both were snug, well-built homes with great light and character.
As we begin to improve our cute little Atomic Ranch, I think it is worth taking a look back at our two previous home renovations. I’ve included some information about products we have used, paint colors, and the like, too. Enjoy!
Our first home in Sacramento, California, was built on the foundation of a 1930s home that burned down. Built in the 80s, the house was lacking in charm and style. But it had a fireplace and a cabin feel that we both fell in love with immediately. So, over eight years we gutted and updated that house transforming it from an 80s beast into a 21st century charmer.
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