The abode in question

The house is a 1,714 square-foot, 4-bedroom, 2-bath, single-story ranch with some bay view. Built in 1964, it's fairly contemporary in construction (pre-WWII homes are categorically different; e.g., plaster vs. gypsum wallboard, knob-and-tube vs. Romex wiring). So it's a good first home project. It has good "bones." The seller was the original land buyer, so I'm just the second owner!

Notice the plain facade and weak curb appeal. The interior and rear are similarly plain. There's a lot to do to the house!