Deborah & William Hillyard
Deborah & William Hillyard
Deborah & William Hillyard
Deborah & William Hillyard
Deborah & William Hillyard
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Our c. 1860 House
There is a lot of information here about our house. It is split into four main areas as shown in the menu to the left. Each link takes you to a series of pages relating to that topic or area of the house.
We are doing most of the work on the house ourselves, except for major structural work, like the new roof, and plumbing and re-wiring. We have also had any skim plastering done professionally, as well as the ceilings that had to be sheet-rocked, although I sheet-rock the walls myself.
We are doing most of the work on the house ourselves, except for major structural work, like the new roof, and plumbing and re-wiring. We have also had any skim plastering done professionally, as well as the ceilings that had to be sheet-rocked, although I sheet-rock the walls myself.
A general overview of the house; where it is, what it is, and its history. We also look at what we hope to achieve, our approach to the restoration, and what we plan to do over the next year or two. Finally, we have some links to websites that are related to the project either as sources of product, or just general interest.
A room by room analysis of the downstairs part of the house, including the porch and basement. Wherever possible, we include pictures of how each room looked on, or around, the day we moved in. We then include pictures during the restoration process as well as the end result. As we have not even started many of the rooms, the pictures are fairly minimal. We add as we go.
A room by room analysis of the upstairs part of the house, including, eventually, the loft. As in the Downstairs section, wherever possible, we include pictures of how each room looked on, or around, the day we moved in. We then include pictures during the restoration process as well as the end result. As we have not even started many of the rooms, the pictures are fairly minimal. We add as we go.
A look at the outside parts of the house. Includes a look at the exterior elevations, particularly the restoration of the collapsing bay off the dining room, and our nearly one acre garden, including the various animals that live in and around it. A major feature is the barn that also requires substantially updating. Lastly, a quick look at our very minimalist garage; really just a large shed with a dirt floor!
Brief Description
Use the links at the top right of each page to navigate between the four main sections shown below. Each section has its own menu. The link at top left goes back to the previous main section.
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