I can has house??

[kay_gmd]

Most of you read Groblek's journal, but in case you don't we're looking for a house. Criteria are in Davis, $375k or less and:

Needs
2 bathrooms
3 bedrooms
garage
yard
move in ready

Wants
dance space
large kitchen
workshop space
food producing plants
in good condition
gas stove
energy saving features


don't wants
ceiling popcorn
pool

wont accept
attached

Is there anything we're missing?
Squeeeeeeee!

Comments

[elhoff.livejournal.com]

If you use 1/2" sheetrock and just screw it straight to the old sheetrock with no spacers you'll never notice the ceiling height difference.

Removing the popcorn requires first getting it tested for asbestos. If there is no asbestos, you can scrape it off, sand, texture, and paint the ceiling. Not too bad of a job and may be cheaper/easier than the sheetrock option. If there is asbestos, then the removal is a job for professionals only and is fairly expensive. Plus you will still have to texture and paint the ceiling. Adding a layer of sheetrock seals the asbestos in. It still requires taping, sanding, texturing and painting.