[JERRY2KONE]

I figured since we have so many different remodeling projects going on that it would be nice to start a thread where we can all place info and pics of our various projects. This way people can share in those experiences and maybe learn a few things from each other. My big project was done on a house that my wife picked up as an investment property that she purchased around 2001. The problem was that it was built in the late 1950's and had not been upgraded in any way to keep it worth keeping. Anyway in early 2010 we decided that it would be a good idea to do some upgrades and bring the house up to date so we could get it rented out. In April we purchased about $20K in material and appliances and stored them in our house. In June I flew back from Korea and moved into the house and slept on an air mattress for about 6 weeks in order to remain focused on the project. The amount of work that was accomplished is astonishing to us, and the knowlege I gained working on this project was life changing for both of us. We had 4 contractor bids on the job totaling over $100K just for labor. We completely transformed this house for about $30K and did all of the work ourselves. 90% of the work was done with my two hands, and I have to say that I am quite proud of the way it turned out. I will share some pics with you guys so you can see what was done. I am sorry that I do not have any real good pics of what the place looked like prior to the start of my remodel. I will have to see if the wife has some for me to post up.