Step 784 of 1000

We had our home inspection done yesterday. There were no big problems, though several little ones. The biggest things are that the sump pump is out, the toilet in the Master bath is not working, and the dishwasher is broken. The dishwasher is getting power and water, so a new one should work. There are lots of odds and ends for the honey-do list, but they are fairly minor/inexpensive fixes.

The biggies are alright though. The A/C was fine, though the unit is on the small side for a house of that size, which we figured. We tried to turn on the furnace last weekend and couldn't, so I had called the gas company earlier this week to see about turning it on for the inspection and found out that the gas was on to the house already. I assumed that meant it had just been turned off at the house, so we took some wrenches with us. Thankfully that was all it was: the fireplace lights (with a great flash), the water heater heats water, and the furnace lights.

So do ya wanna see the house? First...well my pictures aren't terrific. I was holding a baby boy on my hip, so there are a few blurry/odd angle shots, forgive me.

Here is the house.


She apologizes for her state of undress, but the seller/trustee/their agent hasn't worked of the details of the trim repair. She'll get a new soffit and fixed shutters. She is, however, sporting a new roof.

Here is the inside:

The living room,

with a fireplace--currently gas logs, but is operational as a wood burning,

The Kitchen,

probably the most important room in the house,

Breakfast Area,

where Kate investigates the nice sized pantry,

The Study,

where we will likely have books for school and a writing desk,

Dining Room,

(odd angle and fuzzy--I warned you!) nice wood (not carpet!!) floor and a pretty light,

Family Room/Rec. Room/Bonus Room/Play Room,

a place to rest and play--after we clean up the bird droppings, (Did I tell you that the night we first saw the house there was a poor bird stuck in the house. We let it escape through a window, but it will need to be cleaned up after.)

Odd little Closest/Storage Room/Music Studio,

it has sound proofing and many colored shelves (I think I'll keep the door shut.),

The laundry Room,

my arch nemesis, my prison, a practical little room,

The Master,

with wood floors,

Master bath,

with a garden tub,

The Girlies' Room,

before being princess-afied,

And the little buddy's room,

painted blue, and it will have cute cars, trucks, trains, and planes decorating it soon.

Well that's the grand tour of the house that we should be calling home in a few weeks!