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<\/p>\nWe are calling the fixer upper finished.\u00a0 We put a fork in it, and it’s done.\u00a0 The interior, that is.\u00a0 The exterior hasn’t had a thing done to it yet other than a new roof and windows, but coming up will be new siding, grass seed, fence, and a vegetable garden Bobo wants to plant in his back yard.\u00a0 I’ll keep you posted on that as it happens.\u00a0 And I should clarify that there are still some things to be done on the fixer upper, but they are small tasks like hanging hardware in the bathrooms, hanging the bathroom lights, installing the kitchen counter tops, and finishing up the HVAC, which has been a total nightmare.<\/p>\n
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The living room is to the right as you enter the front door.\u00a0 Bobo is painting the electrical box today.\u00a0 I just used an automatic setting on my camera, and the photos aren’t as bright as they could have been if I had taken more time.<\/p>\n
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The entry has a vinyl landing so Bobo and his children can stop there and remove their shoes.\u00a0 We had orginally planned to do laminate wood flooring, but the fact that this house is over 100 years old prevented that.\u00a0 Even though we practically built a new house from top to bottom, the floor still isn’t completely level in a few spots.\u00a0 So, we went with a dark carpet that won’t show dirt.<\/p>\n
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As I said, there are still small tasks to be completed, but Bobo will be moving in this week.\u00a0 I mentioned before that he has six children.\u00a0 Three of them are in college on scholarships, and three are still at home.\u00a0 His youngest is 9.\u00a0 They live with their mother, but she works from 4 till 11 each day, and so she is not there when they need evening supervision.\u00a0 Now they will be able to walk to Bobo’s after school, and he can make sure the homework is done, etc.\u00a0 This hallway leads to the baths, laundry room, and bedrooms.<\/p>\n
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This is the main bathroom, and it is really large with a double sink, linen closet, tub, and potty.\u00a0 The hardware is there waiting to be hung.<\/p>\n
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Debra Hupman, who did the kitchen and baths for us, chose maple for all of the cabinets.<\/p>\n
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I’m standing at the back entry for this shot.\u00a0 There are two bedrooms and a linen closet on the left, and the laundry room, which is also a nice size, is straight ahead.<\/p>\n
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This is the back entry.\u00a0 We are going to hang hooks on the wall for their coats, and we will put a bench there.\u00a0 A deck is being built outside, and Bobo thinks they will usually come and go from this door.\u00a0 We are going to paint both the front and back doors a dark brown.\u00a0 The white just isn’t practical for the kids, we don’t think.<\/p>\n
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This is one of four bedrooms.\u00a0 They are pretty much look the same.<\/p>\n
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The upstairs bedroom is a lot bigger than the others.\u00a0 However, there isn’t a bathroom up there, so that’s the trade off.\u00a0 The railing still has to go up.<\/p>\n
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Each bedroom has a nice closet, and there’s a linen closet right out in the hallway.\u00a0 The carpet is a dark brown, but it looks pink in this shot.<\/p>\n
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I know you want a full shot of the kitchen, but the appliances were still in the middle of the floor, and they are just waiting for the counter tops.\u00a0 The kitchen cabinets and appliances are in, but the new counter tops won’t be ready till Thursday.\u00a0 They always have to wait till the cabinets are in so they can accurately measure for the tops.\u00a0 This photo shows where the stove will be, and the microwave will be over it.<\/p>\n
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We bought the fridge, stove, and microwave at a discount place that sells appliances with dings and scratches.\u00a0 We were able to get new appliances, but they have a scratch here and there.\u00a0 Bobo was fine with that.\u00a0 We gave him our old washer and dryer and we will buy new ones for our new place.<\/p>\n
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The same vinyl from the entry is also in the kitchen, laundry room, bathrooms, and back entry.\u00a0 It’s just a practical tile-like look that will wear well over time, and not show wear and tear.<\/p>\n