PO3 Phyllis Maynard 5326836 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have witnessed individuals acquiring beautiful homes immediately gut the houses. I mean quality woods such as Douglas Fir, Knotted Pine, Maple, Oak, etc. are ripped out of the houses. In the late 1800s until the early 1970s houses were built with &quot;the old masters&quot; of carpentry, masonry, design, and land preparation skills. So plaster walls, ventalation built as part of the house, the solid structures of the house, etc. created a sound, weather friendly house. These individuals then replaced all of the good materials, beauty, and character of the house with expensive modern, techno materials that start warping after ten years. I bought a bricked ranch built in 1957. It has a full storm basement that serves as a second house, the main floor, an attic, a double carport. The only things needed in this house was more insulation in the attic, licensed plumbers cleaning the sewer and drain system, and bringing the wiring up to code with a licensed electrician. The house is so solid that I welcome the electrical bill, the heating bill, and the cooling bill.<br /> 2019-12-09T21:45:05-05:00 PO3 Phyllis Maynard 5326836

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have witnessed individuals acquiring beautiful homes immediately gut the houses. I mean quality woods such as Douglas Fir, Knotted Pine, Maple, Oak, etc. are ripped out of the houses. In the late 1800s until the early 1970s houses were built with &quot;the old masters&quot; of carpentry, masonry, design, and land preparation skills. So plaster walls, ventalation built as part of the house, the solid structures of the house, etc. created a sound, weather friendly house. These individuals then replaced all of the good materials, beauty, and character of the house with expensive modern, techno materials that start warping after ten years. I bought a bricked ranch built in 1957. It has a full storm basement that serves as a second house, the main floor, an attic, a double carport. The only things needed in this house was more insulation in the attic, licensed plumbers cleaning the sewer and drain system, and bringing the wiring up to code with a licensed electrician. The house is so solid that I welcome the electrical bill, the heating bill, and the cooling bill.<br />

2019-12-09T21:45:05-05:00 2019-12-09T21:45:05-05:00 CPT Jack Durish 5326871

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I appreciate your point of view, but can also appreciate that of the owner. Yes, older homes were built of better materials and with greater art than modern ones (except for modern conveniences and technology). It would make sense to be judicious in remodeling such a home, taking care to preserve the best parts as much as practical. However, there are some other considerations that make remodeling reasonable. For example, older homes were built with little storage and little closets. People didn&#39;t have so much &quot;stuff&quot; in earlier times. Thus, it is reasonable to rededicate some spaces. Ultimately, the choice lies solely with the owner and we must simply accept their right to do with their property as best serves their needs, wants and desires, just as we expect them to respect ours.

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