tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post8190250197972718941..comments2023-07-10T09:17:48.575-04:00Comments on Katy Streams Her Consciousness: Inspection time: the good, the bad and the uglyK_Streams_Her_Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13828739368190632319noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-11787180880620953012010-02-26T09:05:12.731-05:002010-02-26T09:05:12.731-05:00Thanks for your excitement, Steffi. It is TOTALLY ...Thanks for your excitement, Steffi. It is TOTALLY in our dream neighborhood!!Kb_Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024296469850144938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-40437829028129085882010-02-26T08:49:44.472-05:002010-02-26T08:49:44.472-05:00Beautiful..........I love it, is it in the neighbo...Beautiful..........I love it, is it in the neighborhood you wanted to be in? We are so excited for you two :)!Cariad Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18398505082955058365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-80116456580583273632010-02-15T22:20:53.005-05:002010-02-15T22:20:53.005-05:00Geez, Traci. Sounds like you need to have a whole ...Geez, Traci. Sounds like you need to have a whole series on HGTV dedicated to your troubles. The area you live in sounds like the unincorporated twilight zone of Decatur areas. Hmmm. I'm sure it's been an adventure.<br /><br />Riddle me this -- is your place nearly complete? Are you feeling like it was all worth it? (Or at least mostly?)<br /><br />Katy<br />lifefulfilledatl@gmail.comKb_Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024296469850144938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-73284189821321394172010-02-15T22:18:57.857-05:002010-02-15T22:18:57.857-05:00Haha - a friend of mine said that I should write a...Haha - a friend of mine said that I should write a book based on our experiences since I send her LONG emails about it all the time. I told her that I'd rather not relive it by writing it all over again though ;)<br /><br />I'll try sending you an email directly so that I don't go on and on here on your blog :) We live in that pocket of unincorporated DeKalb that isn't city of Atlanta or city of Decatur, but are in a historic district, so that's a whole other issue in itself!Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01948297987381489189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-72082407847051376702010-02-15T20:46:26.275-05:002010-02-15T20:46:26.275-05:00Two years, Traci!?! Ahhh! You ARE scaring me! I wa...Two years, Traci!?! Ahhh! You ARE scaring me! I want to hear more about what you guys have been through. Yes, our place is mostly cosmetic (though some of the cosmetic projects will be bigger than paint and spackle — such as gutting bathrooms — but we're excited). :)<br /><br />And yes, tell us who to stay away from!Kb_Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024296469850144938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-22736352832098600612010-02-15T14:38:39.684-05:002010-02-15T14:38:39.684-05:00Congrats on the new house! As someone who has jus...Congrats on the new house! As someone who has just been involved in a remodeling project for almost 2 years (was supposed to take 6 months - but ignore that, don't want to scare you!), I feel for you :) But your house looks as if it won't need anything major - just updates as you described and it will be great! Oh, and we're not in the city of Decatur, but DeKalb County (and I think practically every other) also requires a variance for even tiny things (we had to get one due to setback rules - apparently our house is too close to the property line, as if it hasn't been in the same spot for 80 years!!). Anyway, good luck and if you need any recommendations, I can recommend a LOT more contractors/subcontractors to stay away from, rather than use :)Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01948297987381489189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-85198504638039604332010-02-09T13:38:21.080-05:002010-02-09T13:38:21.080-05:00Thanks, C! :)Thanks, C! :)Kb_Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024296469850144938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-22274062590403214832010-02-09T09:48:02.256-05:002010-02-09T09:48:02.256-05:00I'm so happy for you guys!! This looks like a ...I'm so happy for you guys!! This looks like a great house for the two of you. (*maybe three or four of you later) hehehe...<br /><br />Miss you!Chi Chihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13401808003178780529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-89755329290773149392010-02-08T19:40:55.568-05:002010-02-08T19:40:55.568-05:00I want this house. (You can keep the lincoln log t...I want this house. (You can keep the lincoln log turds. They're huge!!!!)<br /><br />So many wonderful things about it. Decorating it is gonna be a blast. <br /><br />Dawn<br /><br />P.S. Thanks for the sweet compliment about the shower!Dawn Gahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02631318078953880348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-72320767372179569772010-02-05T14:25:38.658-05:002010-02-05T14:25:38.658-05:00I know a cute roofing salesman who could get you s...I know a cute roofing salesman who could get you some flashings, boots and other items for your roof. If your nice, he might even get you a sweet deal.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02090437834675679564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-87978734076202950942010-02-05T13:43:01.475-05:002010-02-05T13:43:01.475-05:00Naomi, let's definitely talk more offline. E-m...Naomi, let's definitely talk more offline. E-mail me: katy.mallory@gmail.com and we'll chat about your house and our (potential) one. :)<br /><br />Mb, no bueno for sheezy. Shape it up we plan to do!Kb_Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024296469850144938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-64309390213059221702010-02-05T10:01:33.083-05:002010-02-05T10:01:33.083-05:00Eeeeep. The raccoon poo made me cry a little bit. ...Eeeeep. The raccoon poo made me cry a little bit. <br /><br />But The Orkins has it right. The house has good bones. Just needs a loving couple to shape it up.Mbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14660012099381197292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-62683501438079554842010-02-05T08:34:19.483-05:002010-02-05T08:34:19.483-05:00Wow, sorry, I just wrote a book....Wow, sorry, I just wrote a book....The Orkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02713924866115433383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180287715095961028.post-3985619072761646712010-02-05T08:34:00.454-05:002010-02-05T08:34:00.454-05:00Being in the midst of an early 1940s house renovat...Being in the midst of an early 1940s house renovation (with asbestos and a horrid addition) - I would be happy to fill you in on the good/bad/ugly. <br /><br />Is this house in the City of Decatur? If so, just make sure your architect/builder are super familiar with the city codes - we had apply for a variance to extend our front steps 2 feet...again, we can discuss later.<br /><br />We also currently live in an old house with plaster walls and wanted to renovate our 1 tiny bathroom - which turned out to be a bigger issue (as in 20k versus 5k) - so we did not do it. <br /><br />Old houses have issues, but are SO worth it in my opinion. This house seems to have "good bones" - and it sounds like it is your potential forever house - so it will be worth it in the long run.<br /><br />I would happily recommend our builder and send him over if you want another opinion on how much everything will cost. You are also welcome to come check out our construction zone whenever you want....<br />Good luck!The Orkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02713924866115433383noreply@blogger.com