Over the years stuff kept accumulating when people would bring it in and nothing was ever hauled away. De-cluttering will hopefully help us keep things cleaner and more manageable. Keeping the window blinds and curtains open makes the space much brighter and more inviting.
Cameron and Beth did a lot of work a year or so ago cleaning and pressure washing the porch and brought some cleaner for the siding.
This allowed Steve to paint the front porch and rails. The porch becomes a major outdoor space to sit and enjoy the peaceful view shaded and under cover, solo or as a group.
The two wardrobes were emptied of clothes and other things that haven't been worn or used in years, allowing better storage for some of the things that were kept. Beth has found a trundle bed that could possibly be swapped for day the bed if the mattresses would work interchangeably. A different comforter would be an improvement too! Since sleepovers are rare this is not a big priority at present.
The hall was re-arranged to conceal the storage area between the Living Room, Kitchen, and Bath Room.
There is more to be done but it is already proving to be more enjoyable for day visits as well as overnight stays.Projects in the near future include re-coating the metal roof, repairing, stabilizing and re-furbishing the Little House, some configuration of storage/tractor sheds, burning wood piles, and regrading around Uncle Maynard's little pond.
Another work in progress is to determine the house electrical circuits and properly diagram and label the old fuse box. Right now we can't take as shower because we can't figure out where the second 30 amp fuse goes for the 220v water heater circuit. I guess we could shower but cold water would be no fun. I hate to call out an electrician but if necessary...desperate times call for desperate measures!
