Project: office

One of my first major projects is converting the existing living room into an office.

Project: garage

The very first room of the house that needed improvement was the garage -- for workshop space. Shaded area shows the extent of it.

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!