Uploaded November 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Curbly's editor, Chris, and his wife bought their first home earlier this year. Before closing, they opted for a few pretty rigorous inspections. The house is ninety years old, and they plan to stay there for a while. Since it was a was a major investment, they wanted to make sure it was a wise one.
Thankfully, their general inspection came with a follow-up phone call from the inspector, who said, "I know it looks like a lot. But seriously, this is great house. Go for it. The only thing you need to address right away is that front porch."
It's a high traffic area that's exposed to weather, and there was a lot of cracked, peeling, and chipped paint. That creates an easy path for water to soak in. So, before the notoriously damp Pacific Northwest winter hits, they took the opportunity to seal the wood, do some refinishing, and make everything feel a bit more welcoming.
Read the full story here:
curbly.com/admin/posts/18322-our-front-porch-was-in-seriously-bad-shape-now-we-can-t-spend-enough-time-out-there
# This video was sponsored by True Value Hardware.
Curbly's editor, Chris, and his wife bought their first home earlier this year. Before closing, they opted for a few pretty rigorous inspections. The house is ninety years old, and they plan to stay there for a while. Since it was a was a major investment, they wanted to make sure it was a wise one.
Thankfully, their general inspection came with a follow-up phone call from the inspector, who said, "I know it looks like a lot. But seriously, this is great house. Go for it. The only thing you need to address right away is that front porch."
It's a high traffic area that's exposed to weather, and there was a lot of cracked, peeling, and chipped paint. That creates an easy path for water to soak in. So, before the notoriously damp Pacific Northwest winter hits, they took the opportunity to seal the wood, do some refinishing, and make everything feel a bit more welcoming.
Read the full story here:
curbly.com/admin/posts/18322-our-front-porch-was-in-seriously-bad-shape-now-we-can-t-spend-enough-time-out-there
# This video was sponsored by True Value Hardware.
