Under One Roof

I have been lazy updating what with the puppies and all. Now that I am no longer employed I have OODLES of time to devote to this blog and various other pursuits such as raising puppies, packing and planning a cross country adventure.

My parents have been checking on the house for me for the last few weeks to make sure it's okay. So far so good.

The most pressing two things when I get there are a fence and the roof re-shingling ... oh and the appliances of which there are absolutely none. The most important of those is a fridge!

Must remember to call the company doing the roof to book a date this summer. I'm going to ask that they install a chimney vent so that I can put the woodstove of my dreams in the livingroom. The roof is in rough shape - it probably needed doing about 5 years ago.

Fortunately it shows little to no damage inside so it's a simple re-shingle. There was a section which had been repaired at some point where newer wood is evident but it was a good patch job and is holding up well.

Also, the back half needs a vent installed to allow the attic to breathe and prevent moisture build up. You can see where the lack of ventilation has caused this piece of wood to rot - it will get replaced and I'll put up fascia instead of painting it.

There is the overhang which I want to extend at some point to the edges of the deck but as it stands right now the wood braces just need replacing and a coat of white paint to match the rest of the trim.

In all the roof will be the most major repair made and I'm told will only take the roofers a couple days to do. A blessing when it comes to home renovations!