We just had our home inspected today by a lovely and knowledgeable inspector. It was amazing. It, literally, was like going on a site seeing tour in your own home. We learned so much! I caught myself more than once wide-eyed with jaw agape at the elaborate, meticulous details that were thought of and built in 1936 (the year our dear home was constructed), and knowing that the roof above the garage is built four times stronger than houses are built today is just an incredible thought. We also found out that the stone that adorns the front, sides, and rear of the house is from Lake Erie, and that a mason sat in the front yard with a pile of rock and had to hand chisel each and every stone whilst construction of the house was being done. Simply astounding.
Brian and I trailed our inspector like helpless puppy dogs around every corner, every nook, and every cranny of the house, even into the attics, and we were just dumbfounded at the thought and lifestyle of the 1930's. It was an illuminating tour of the past, and having the opportunity to carry out the character of a house that was built 74 years ago just makes us smile with pride. We look forward to the many memories that we will make there, and we look forward to being homeowners.
We are so, so excited, once again! We are well on our way to embarking on yet another milestone in life, and it feels unbelievable!
Go, go, Gadget!
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