The Historic House Project: Starting on Day -9: Intro

In only 9 days, we will close on our 3rd home (in 4 years... where is the tax credit for that!), and our 2nd renovation project, this one quite a bigger project than the first. So big it needs its own blog, of course. We're buying a 1200 sq. ft. 1920's bungalow with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom about a mile from downtown Durham, NC. The foundation and structure need work, painting is necessary, a new roof is essential, and an addition is planned. We will bargain with subcontractors, vie for historic tax credits, and shed blood, sweat and tears (me) along the way. We will attempt to keep our story current here, with plenty of DIY tips. Join us in the adventure. Seriously though, if you're in town, or even driving distance (hint, mom and dad), JOIN US. On location. And bring a hammer.

Enough intro, here are some pictures to tantalize your imagination...

The House:

(and no, we're not in Florida)