Saving this old house of ours is what we have been doing for the past 6 years. We purchased our 1870’s farmhouse a little over 6 years ago. For some reason when we first saw it we fell in love with it. I’m not sure why, but it was probably a case of being young, dumb, and in love. We knew it was gong to take a lot of time and money to fix, but what we didn’t think of is how long it would take us and how the addition of 3 kids in 3 years would change things so drastically. We still have an insane amount of work to do before this place is finished. I would say we are a little more then 1/2 way finished. Most days we dislike this house and wish we didn’t buy it, but this weekend we saw the “light at the end of the tunnel”!!! It only lasted for a split second, but for that moment, when were standing outside admiring how we have been saving this old house, we saw it and it felt so good! It was like were brought back to the day we first saw this house and all the potential it had in store. It was like we were looking at our house, how we did 6 years and we fell in love with it all over again.
A few pictures so you know exactly what I mean,
Then and now…
Go ahead and gasp. I know, it’s bad! But in all honesty, the inside of the house was much worse then the outside. Yes, it’s possible!
It is amazing what new windows, doors, roofs, siding and a lot of blood, sweat, and lots of tears can do!
See, there it was, shining so bright, “the light at the end of the tunnel”! Thankfully it has given us the much needed strength to carry on. And so here we go, continuing to save this old house of ours.
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What a gorgeous home! I can see why you fell in love with it. They say remodeling can take a huge toll on your marriage, and you can easily forget why you started in the first place (those refab homes look better and better in the middle of the process – lol). But the end result is something to cherish forever. Great job!
That looks amazing! I hope that is enough of a split second to keep you two going and finishing what you started.
I love it. It's absolutely gorgeous. I would have fallen in love with it too. You guys have done an awesome job with it.
It looks amazing! What a great house! I can see why you guys fell in love. Good luck with the next half!
Wow! That's so amazing! I can't wait to see what you will do next. 🙂
I would LOVE to do that. Not with little kids, but one day. Unfortunately, my DH would not. If I lived near my dad I would in a heartbeat–he's a genious! Anyway, it looks GREAT!! (I am working on getting some stuff on Etsy–but it feels like such a chore!!!!)
WOW! It looks great. Hard to believe that new looking house is so old…. well loved!
Your house is lovely! So full of character. Great job!
Amazing rehabilitation!
Oh Wow! I can totally see why you love it…it's gorgeous! You are doing a fab job. That porch is to die for! I can just see your kiddos running ont here – perfect for your family 🙂
Wow! What an amazing turn around! Beautiful! My hubby and I have been remodeling our home for the last seven years…there is light at the end of the tunnel!
Wow! That is one heck of a porch! How old is the house?
Wowee! What a transformation!!
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It's so pretty now. I love the porch. I understand the feeling of falling in love with a house that possibly no one else feels the same attraction to. You saw what it could be, and look at it now – gorgeous! My husband and I fell in love with a little place – the ugliest house in the neighborhood. We're still in the early remodeling stage, so far to go yet. Thank you for the inspiration.
absolutely great transformation.
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You guys have done an amazing job. I can't imagine how hard it must be to fix up an old house. But good for you for going on with it, it will all be worth it I'm sure.
What a great house…. and great job you are doing!!
Wow, that is such a transformation! I love the colors you chose,it is so welcoming now! I can't wait to see the inside!
First, congrats on the win over at csi. Second, WOW! what a wonderful porch. I am just amazed at all the work you did to your farm house.It's looks fantastic!!
Gorgeous! I can see why you bought the house. I can see the potential in the before pictures too!
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