Well, I took quite a plunge just now. I hope I did the right thing. I've done a lot of research in the past few days and have decided to go green and healthy when it comes to the paint I use on and in my house and on my floors.
I just got the following from solventfreepaint.com:
Item Name: Boiled Linseed Oil 5 Liters
Item Number: 50345
Quantity: 2

Item Name: Linseed Wax Liter
Item Number: 50020
Quantity: 3

Item Name: Le Tonkinois Linseed Varnish NO 1 2.5 Liter;item_number=0100
Quantity: 2

Item Name: Linseed Glazing 3 Liter
Item Number: 50380
Quantity: 1

Yes, yes that's it in a nutshell. And I owe you some pictures, too, I suppose. I'm very sorry I have none prepared, but some are coming and my lack of attention to this website does not mean that there has been a lack of attention to the houses.

It just seems that way.

You know how sometimes you get to a spot where you realize there is so much to do that nothing seems big enough to make a dent - to be worthwhile doing? I was there, but I worked through it.

The first project? Finish the floor! I have to say it is drafty in the livingroom since I can see the basement through the floor!

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Well, I came home to this:

and almost had an accident when I turned into the driveway because I was taken aback in such an abrupt, and black way. I know, I know, it's tarpaper. But I was not properly prepared to see my house clad head to toe in black. It is quite a change in appearance.

After working on the front a little, it looks like this:

Tomorrow is the day! Harry Gilman of Asbestos Management Company out of Lenoir City, TN, called today and said that he had a day open tomorrow to take the siding off the house! He'd been over at the house and could do it. I'll be happy to tell you what it cost if you email me. ;)

Please, please keep fingers crossed that the old clapboard siding underneath the asbestos is in good condition! Please!!! I'm going to give myself an ulcer worrying about this until it is over. :P

Thinking of paint colors, I came up with this...
My house:

My Inspiration:

picture-yellow

The roof I will most likely choose (Berkshire Collection in Chelsea Green by Owens Corning):

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What do you think?

Closed on the house on Friday!

Everyone thinks of a bungalow as something a little different. Why should it differ from a Cottage? Or from a House? Or from a Residence? And does it?

One need not travel back more than a few years to see why a Bungalow is popular. The Bungalow Idea originated in the West, where Sociability is supposed to be above Society. The necessary adjuncts to Social Duties being absent, there is in consequence, a freedom not generally present. It is nearer to being in a Summer Camp year round.

I just got THE COOLEST primary source ever. :) Off of craigslist (of course, my current obsession). I got an issue of The National Builder Magazine from March 1915 - vol. 57, No. 3. On the cover is "A Bungalow in Florida".

As I am sure it is out of print and the magazine is no longer published, I'll be transcribing the articles here and scanning the pages just for you, dear reader(s) (are there more than one of you?)

How cool and exciting!

Yesterday, I decided I waited long enough and I locked in my mortgage rate. I don't even mind to tell you all that it is 5.25% without any points. I also want to remember for later, that this day in history, that was just about the best rate you could possibly hope for. Good things come to those who wait.