Looks Like A Tear Down, But Look Again!

March 26th, 2009 categories: Rants & Riffs

This rough beauty can be found in Kaimuki. At first it looks like it might be too late to save, but a closer look shows that it is worth investing the time and effort to bring her back from the brink. Here the details that caught my eye.

•The stone work in the foundation and stairs leading to the front porch
•The siding miter joints at the corners
•Circular attic vents

Here is what a new owner should expect to do in a remodel.

•Change plumbing pipes, as they are probably the original galvanized steel
•Electrical box and wiring. Expect knob and tube wiring and a substandard 60-watt electrical fuse box
•All of the windows should be changed from jalousies to the original double hung models
•Painting inside and out
•Resurfacing of wood floors
•Replacing of other floors
•Repair of termite damaged wood
•Possible shoring up of foundation footings

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If you would like to discuss your real estate needs, feel free to call me at 808-737-2093 or toll free at 877-737-2093. You can email me at keahi@lava.net.

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