Luka's House Update - part 1

Hi everyone! It's me, Luka again.

I spoke to Isabelle last night and she told me that while she is away, I should do an update of my house. I don't know why, as it looks absolutely horrid. Everything is in a state of chaos at the moment, but I will show you anyway. Might be helpful to someone contemplating renovations.

The coach lights had to be removed as the wiring went around and through the front door. I guess that is why the front door was not attached. Too much risk of being electrocuted!

There were a few problems found during the inspection. You remember that wonderful addition? Well it has to be pulled down and replaced. It turns out that it was all built from Balsa wood.

The floor of the kitchen turned out to be a block of styrofoam covered with fake brick.

You see the 'little' crack in the kitchen ceiling? Turns out that it is a major floor joist issue. Apparently, the whole story above could come crashing down at any moment. And considering that I want to put a billiard table on the second floor, I think it would be wise to replace it.

All of the ugly wallpapers came down fairly easily.

 However, the old carpets proved to be a lot more of a challenge. They must have been glued down with some kind of super glue as they resisted every known method of removal.

 But sheer willpower and strength got rid of them!

On the second story we had similar problems, but the work is still ongoing and getting done.

I can tell you that it is so good to see the pink carpet go! I am not a fan of pink.

 The attic will become my new bedroom and we are planning on adding a door in this wall, and a balcony over the new addition.

That's all for my home renovation update! Still a lot of work to do, but it is getting there.

See you later,

Luka

Luka's House

I found it! Finally.
I had a client come in to sell their rental property. The home requires a lot of maintenance, but the seller is not willing to do it, and just wants to sell the house "as is". Even before I listed it, I knew that this was the one for Luka. It looks partly like a farmhouse, AND it has some interesting architecture.

After the renters moved out, I was able to take Luka to view the property. Luka was immediately impressed, even though it was terribly obvious that work needed to be done.

 It is a little strange when the front door is off its hinges.

"This is quite an interesting space," said Luka. "Although I'm not too sure about the pink rug."

 "Umm, Isabelle what on earth is THAT?" asked Luka in surprise.

"Oh no," I said. I had been told that the wiring was not up to code, but the jumbled mess of wires was more than I had imagined. "It looks like this house will need to be totally re-electrified."

 I think both of us stood there in stunned silence for a few minutes trying to understand what possibly could have happened.

We were able to get over the electrical issues and looked at the rest of the home. I explained that the garage had been turned into a kitchen.

Luka loved the huge glass windows that looked out onto the patio, although he was somewhat perturbed that there were no doors to the outside.

The only piece of kitchen equipment in the whole room was the stove. It needs replacing, but at least it will be easy to change this room.

We went outside and checked out the patio. I told Luka that the previous tenants had used this space as a barbecue area.

Luka liked the idea of having a barbecue and said he would do the same thing.

"I will have to put some sliding doors leading into the kitchen, or at least some French doors," he said.

Upstairs, there was an amazing room with many windows. It was part of the extension made years after the home was built. 

Luka said that the rug looked like a gigantic snake and that it would have to go. I totally agreed!

 "Why are there so many oversized rugs in this house?" queried Luka. "I don't understand the concept of rugs over carpets."

 Up in the attic, Luka and I were simply horrified that the owners had sticky taped all the electical system to the ceilings. No wonder all the wiring was such a mess.

 And not to mention the fact that the builders somehow totally got the bannister backwards at the top of the staircase! It is amazing that there have been no fatalities here.

 Luka said that a few changes and updates were needed here and there, but the house has great rooms and is simply perfect for him.

 "I am about to buy my first home!" said Luka excitedly. We went back to the office to sign the papers.

Stay tuned for many changes around here!
Cheerio,
Isabelle