So we are at a crossroads with whether to install piers or pour footers and lay block, for our foundation. I think we are of the consensus that we need to spend the time and effort to pour footers and lay block, with a brick exterior. The total cost of that makes my head hurt. But anything worth doing is worth doing right.
I was sad to see the chimney in the bedroom go. I was hoping for an exposed brick look, but Teddy says it has to go in order for us to jack up the house. We are hoping to have it lifted next week and start the cleanout from under the house. Maybe I will find some more treasures (besides the Miller High Life bottles left under the house from the 70s.)
Through all our demo, we were hoping to find some real treasures. But no luck. In fact, one of the descendents of one of the original owners said their family was Scottish, so I won't find a plug nickel anywhere. I guess the treasures are in the whole history of the house. Possibly the oldest house in historic Madison?!
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