Windows... again.

Yes, I know Pam is generally not in favor of replacing windows, and I do pretty much anything Pam says.  But in our defense, we were replacing already-replaced windows (not originals) and were doing so for improved function.
See, the front windows of the house - in the living room, office bedroom, and master bedroom - were picture windows.  This meant we couldn't get any cross-ventilation in the main living area and the office bedroom did not have an egress.  There were also broken latches and handles on other windows.
So, we opted to replace most of the windows (excluding only the half-bath and the doorwall) with the same Marvin Infinity with which we were so pleased in our first house.  We also got pet screen this time - we are teachable!

Traumatic and cold - the living room window was out for most of the day.

Installing the sliding end windows.

Living room - done!

Guest bedroom has two double-hung windows.

Office bedroom has Everwood casement
The bathroom in the back has obscure glass double-hung.

The vastly enhanced air circulation has improved our lives considerably, and lowered our summer electrical bill a lot, even accounting for a unusually cool season.
Window replacement might not be for everyone, but it was definitely a good idea for Skyline.

Introductions

When we shopped for our first house, it was about nine months of open houses, scheduled showings, constant internet searching, and seemingly unending frustration.
Then, once we had it, the renovations started before we even moved in - a huge kitchen gut, followed almost immediately by a massive basement project.
The second time around, we knew more about ourselves, and the kind of house we wanted.  We were able to find and close on our house in less than 3 months, but have continued to "live with it" for over 18 months now before embarking on any major projects.
Yet, we're about to start some, so this is the perfect time to catch up on how Skyline was before it was ours, and what we've done since.
We have made some minor changes to the exterior, but nothing structural.
Here is the outside in Fall 2012 - photographs from the listing.

Here is the "before us" bedrooms, half-bath, living & dining rooms, and screened porch (hereafter "veranda").

Master bedroom

Guest bedroom

Office bedroom

Half-bath - part of the "addendum"

Dining room, with doorwall to veranda, from the living room

Veranda - covered, screened porch

Living room

Kitchen

Main Bath

We have made minor changes to the main bathroom, kitchen, and basement - but here's how it started.

Main Basement

Family Quarters

The main floor private area is where the three bedrooms and full bath are located, all off the hallway adjacent the public area of the house.  These are red oak hardwood floors, like the rest of the main floor.

 The bedroom in the northeast is green, with dark green roman shade.
The large window overlooks the front yard.
There is a switched ceiling fan with light, and two electrical outlets.
There is a phone jack on the west wall.
The internet LAN cable comes up through the northeast corner.
The double-sliding door closet has two shelves.

The southeast bedroom is blue, with beige and-cream Jacquard roman shades.
The east window overlooks the front yard, the south window overlooks the side yard.
There is a switched ceiling fan with light, and three electrical outlets.
There is a phone jack on the west wall.
The double-sliding door closet has two shelves.










The southwest bedroom is beige, with burgundy satin blackout tie drapes.
The south window overlooks the side yard, and the west window overlooks the deck and back yard.
There is a switched overhead light, and two electrical outlets.
The hinged door closet has one shelf.








The upstairs bathroom is currently in renovations.
We've started removing the tile from the wall, and have primed the walls.
We're replacing the wall tile with white rectangular tiles, edged with black bullnose.
The counter top and sink will be a one-piece cultured marble vanity top.
The shower doors are also being replaced.
The floor, bathtub, and tile shower surround will remain intact.