She told me about her "BOOK" project when talking with Kersh. All about her house, including all the quirks and then some. Think house diary and something everyone could/should do.
I loved her idea.
When buying a house, what a critical journal to have-
If the owner kept records from when they first purchased.
Kerch shared what goes into this manual. And there are so many things to document over the lifetime of living in a house.
Here are some things for the book, but Kersh will have many more.
Do you know where the gas and water shut-offs before you NEED them?
Where do all those wires come and go? Cable, phone, electronics, doorbells, and well, you get the idea.
How about your heating? Maybe it's geothermal, oil, propane, gas, or electric.
And all the various fireplaces, including wood, coal, pellet, electric, or gas.
Have a well? Do you know the depth, GPM, when last tested for potability?
If on septic; location, type, and last pumped date.
What are some older features like milk doors, telephone niches, or a root cellar?
How about the sounds? Squeaky floor and stairs, banging pipes, and unsuspected security systems.
This book is ideal for all contractors and anyone doing maintenance on the house, including but not limited to plumbers, electricians, roofers, and general contractors. Notice I did not say, handyman.
And your landscaping, when and what blooms in the garden. Know your plantings and how to tell when a tree looks dead but is not.
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I enjoyed our conversation so much that I invited Kerch to my live radio show. That way, she can tell us about her "old" house quirks. Maybe others will share things about their homes.
Specializing in unique homes, I love hearing about and finding quirks.
I remember one with a bomb shelter.
Want to listen to us? Just tune in Sunday at 12-noon WCBM 680 AM or give us a call on-air at 410-922-6680
I am looking forward to hearing about house quirks.
All houses have quirks, does yours?
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