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Old 08-11-2010, 11:52 PM
 
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Wow, I just noticed from your last photos that you found your own way to get that crazy bathroom situation fairly worked out by covering the basement stairs- Nice going!
Another benefit of closing off the basement stairs is now a closet can be added under the upper stair case.

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I was wondering if the basement(s) are connected or why the heck there are two stairs?
At one time, I'm certain the basements weren't connected.

If you look at the last photo he posts of the basement showing the stairs closed off, you'll see that the basement wall was cut to connect the two basement areas.

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I'm still rallying for the front porch though- Its such a sweet, strong and classic farmhouse- a simple Greek Revival almost- it would really complete the house I think.
If you're going to go all out on expenses and add a front porch, I rally for a wrap around porch anchoring to the one story addition on the side.
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Old 08-12-2010, 04:28 AM
 
Location: iraq
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Beautiful design and wonderful house
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Old 08-12-2010, 05:10 AM
 
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Haha- Thanks, I think... Yeah, I am a little obsessive compulsive once I get my mind wrapped around something..
Sorry, that was in reference to a comment someone made about me above for wanting to improve the house.

This young man should definitely appreciate your work. If anyone is having trouble seeing the plan, save it to your computer and use your picture viewer to make it bigger.
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Old 08-12-2010, 09:03 AM
 
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Sorry, that was in reference to a comment someone made about me above for wanting to improve the house.
That someone would be me!
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Old 08-12-2010, 09:38 AM
 
Location: South Park, San Diego
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That someone would be me!
I think we even have Hopes on the "as long as you got it down to the studs, why not think about a few small changes that could dramatically improve the house?" haha

Admittedly, the porch wouldn't be inexpensive, nor would the the 5'x'5' bathroom addition per/s.f. cost be cheap or a new bathroom upstairs- but taken together these would dramatically improve the house I think; its livability now and marketability later.

I understand an inclination to go ahead and make the porch bigger but I respectfully disagree- this is a small, yet formal house and this proposed design is to emphasize the completed, proud look of the older house while acknowledging the addition as a different form and era. A nice sittin' porch large enough for a couple of rocking chairs to take in the landscape is all it needs.

And a proposed design like this is to generate thoughts about a completed design, one that may take years to finance and build but allows one to tackle one part in consideration of future improvements.
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Old 08-12-2010, 10:21 AM
 
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I agree. Your porch properly reflects the period of the house. It's a very good design. I just like big porches.

And yeah, I'm on the "as long as you got it down to the studs, why not think about a few small changes that could dramaticlaly improve the house" bandwagon.
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Old 08-12-2010, 12:21 PM
 
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That design is flat out AWESOME. I love it! Might break the OPs budget, but it sure is a great plan.
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Old 08-12-2010, 05:57 PM
 
Location: South Park, San Diego
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That design is flat out AWESOME. I love it! Might break the OPs budget, but it sure is a great plan.
Thanks for the props- I'm working (thank god) in a medical architecture office now and I'm missing being able to do what I love- residential design- so I get that design itch sated by finding a challenge here or there, fortunately for bandwagon. Though it seems like I (we) may have scarred him off, we haven't heard from him in a while. I hope not, his enthusiasm and work ethic impressed me as does his little house so I did this sincerely to possibly inspire him even a little more- he just owes me a big ass beer when I come to Michigan haha!

Good design generally doesn't come cheap (well, this being an exception here), but good design does add value. I don't know how much it would translate in that market but the two highest price resale homes in my zip code that sold this year were my designs. And both were very modest formerly 800 sf - to 1400 sf vintage homes that I managed to keep the character and add much needed living space, bathrooms, workable kitchens and perhaps most importantly- extra storage (I'm known for throwing in an extra closet that the clients didn't even expect lol) So I hope he aspires to use his considerable talent and gusto to reach even a little bit higher- I bet Gramps would approve too.
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Old 08-12-2010, 09:13 PM
 
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This design would surely make a huge differnence on market value. Of course, he will probably never sell it, but it will be a much more enjoyable place to live and Grandpa would be proud.

It looks like the bottom floor bath is the biggest challenge. It also looks like you made the front porch 8' deep. A porch becomes an actual usable space at 8' or more and besides 8' boards are cheap.

I know you know that, but he may not.
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Old 08-12-2010, 10:25 PM
 
Location: Chicagoland
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Op, you're going to get rid of those hollow core doors aren't you?
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