Our Project Managers jacked the house up to level it so we can also have the windows reglazed and replace the broken panes. Then we’ll weather-strip them and put storm windows on the inside for energy efficiency.
The open house was a lot of fun! We had about 70 people come through including a few who think we’re seriously nuts for taking this project on. Everyone else was having fun making lighthearted jokes about our sanity and the condition of the house. Yup, it’s in BAD shape!! The most interesting attendee was 96 year-old Marion Gathercoal (Paul couldn’t attend, unfortunately) who bought the house in 1940 and lived in it for about 4 years when they sold it to Paul’s brother & sister-in-law. She had lots of information & stories about the Caton House. She told us that when they bought it there were no indoor bathrooms so they lived in their camper in the backyard until Paul could install a half bath upstairs and a full bath on the main floor.
We’ll be working with Citizen’s Bank to get the funds for the renovations. They’ve been very helpful and we’ve liked working with them in the past. We have no worries about their end of things!
Brian removed the supporting beams (see photo) from under the 1948 addition making us wonder what was holding the place up. As someone once said to us the termites & carpenter ants were holding hands!
We’re having Beth Young Garden Design do the landscaping plan. We want the landscape to be easy to maintain, and not distract from the main purpose of the building. She and I haven’t had a discussion about specific plants yet, but I’m looking forward to that.
Terry Johnson is drawing up the plans, and doing a fine job, too! You can learn more about him at www.shelterwoodhomes.com. Terry is an excellent designer who we have hired for jobs in the past. Our clients speak very highly of his work and his professional approach.
