Numero One-o

Hello everyone!  Well, here she is.  The first step on our way towards the dream house.  This is a little 3 bedroom ranch we bought in the small town of Zelienople, PA.  As you can see it's got some great potential but it's missing the charm. 

Over the next year or so we're going to transform her from her current moldy state.  We bought this house for several reasons.  First off the price was right but it is need of some serious TLC.  The great thing about this house, though, is the potential.  It's the ugliest house in a great neighborhood so whatever we do to it can only add value. Before we can even think of moving in though, we have a lot of work to do.  This brave little house sat vacant for well over a year, enduring the hot summer months and endless days of Pittsburgh winters.  Because of this the basement is a total disaster.  Here's a little taste...

Yes folks, that is mold!  We're assuming it's because the utilities have been turned off for over a year and the sump pump was not running, but I guess we'll find out more once we start ripping it apart.  

Here's a shot of the bar. We should probably keep it fully stocked as we work on the basement...I think we're gonna need it:

And a nice close-up of some more mold, personally I think it adds character:

Needless to say, we have a lot of work to do.  Stay tuned for our progress!