Time to start a new thread...
I am buying a signal owner 1953, 950 SF single story hip roof house as soon as the paperwork gets done (several weeks).
Issues with the home:
A. 7 of 11 windows are original signal pane. the other 4 are 5-15 yr old vinyl
B. ceiling only has R19 fiberglass batts
C. two year old 80% NG Forced air furnace.
D. Need to get a new washer/ dryer.- should I go gas or electric?
E. Craw space with marginal room to get into.
F. Leaky roof around non flashed chimney (high on the fix it list)
G. old electrical wires but new outlets (non grounded) and new service.
H. Lack of lighting in home- I was thinking of using the attic space to put in Can lights (short ceilings), I was thinking about going with LED's. Any ideas on good ones?
I. Block walls with limited insulation on the outside under aluminum siding.
J. Lack of roof venting
Some things I want to fix or upgrade before moving in. Electric, lighting, paint. Things I might have cash for right away: Windows (need good ideas for windows), insulation for attic, new floors.
What are your ideas for cheep (but paying for the right way) of fixing some of these issues?