With all the potential, all the visions and opportunities, and all the defects, what should I tackle first?
It seems that priority should be given to any safety or structural issues. I will need to get that beam in the basement checked out. And the roof, well, I know it will need replacing sometime. Should I do it now, before installing a solar array? It would be really annoying to have to dismantle it for a roof repair if subsequent leaks occurred.
And about those upper floor windows that are painted shut. They really should be replaced. And then there is the checkerboard kitchen to unremodel. Can that be dealt with before moving in and needing it? Oh wait, I have a backup kitchen. I can do it later.
Still, there are things that should be done sooner and others later. I will need to put some thought into what to take on first. Any suggestions?
I agree that safety comes first. Then, the way we prioritized our house projects was always to start with the thing we found “most offensive.” When we moved into our current house, the pink carpet in our bedroom and the shiny green and black wallpaper in the master bathroom disappeared so fast I can hardly remember they were once there! Your house holds exciting possibilities. I am looking forward to watching its gradual makeover!