inspected

Inspection on the farmhouse was today and things seem pretty A-ok. A couple funky items--one being that the dryer appears to vent into the ceiling (not a good thing). We will likely have to remove the sheetrock (which has some little cracks due to the moisture that has built up due to this problem) and add new ducts to vent the dryer properly (ie--into the outdoors). The water softener also seems defunct. This might appear a small problem, but the water in the hill country is often caustic enough to corrode fixtures and pipes. It is extremely mineral-laden. So we'll have to negotiate a bit on that point. Things look pretty good compared to the last home we inspected, though (AC busted, pipes leaking, roof leaking, pool disassembled . . . the list goes on). So we are, cautiously, excited.

I've attached a shot of the downstairs living area. You guys tell me what you think of the brown paint (espresso bean, I think it's called). I think I may actually love it. It makes the room feel so cozy, almost English. And the light actually bounces off the walls in a lovely way, in stripes. Furniture and woodwork really pop against it, too.

I am trying to prioritize what my projects will be once we take up residence. We may fence the whole property so our dog can run hog-wild. We will almost certainly put in a larger window over the kitchen sink (one pane is fogged anyway). Might also truck in an enormous load of compost/topsoil for a little kitchen garden in the upper portion of the property. New bathtubs in upper bathrooms, new tile in the hall bath . . . hmmm.