This is the site to keep everyone posted on the Crack House.
Before you ask, yes it was a crack house.
Now it's a project.
A friend sent us the MLS listing because she thought it was funny.
In the details, well, there actually were no details, but it did mention "Alleged Crack House". We thought it was funny too.
Then we bought it.
Possession date was October 3rd, 2006. Within a few hours we had christened the house with wine, cheese, take-out Indian food and a few good friends.
Read the on-going saga of destruction and construction.
Buyer To Confirm All Measurements, Realty Taxes, Lot Size & Room Sizes.
No Representations Or Warranties Are Made By The Seller Or Agents In Regards To This Property.
No Representations Are Made By The Seller Or Agents In Regards To Retrofit Or Legality Of Entire House.
No Extras! House Was Alleged Crack House. All Information Displayed Is Believed To Be Accurate But Is Not Guaranteed And Should Be Independently Verified.
No Warranties Or Representations Are Made Of Any Kind.
May Two - Four weekend usually means cottages, beer, gardens...not so for us. We managed to work Firday night, all day Saturday, shop on Sunday - for the house, including a 7am wood run to the 'Depot, and work all day Monday.
Friday night was for preparing for the weekend. We found a small fuzzy neighbour enjoying the sun on our roof...
I know, the plumber should be plumbing but he's also got other talents! I understand that tin snips are the most common way to cut ducting, Gene uses an angle grinder.
We have a friend named Ash, Ash has the 'Ash Library of Tools'. We borrow often.
More on this topic...Guess what happened this weekend: well Friday. The Spray Foam Insulation guys came in.
More on this topic...This weekend was adventurous! Andreas and I have installed a skylight and started taking down the chimney!
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