It's been a bit busy out lately

Let me tell you, this has been one crazy period of my life. This has kept me from doing anything that isn't absolutely necessary. And thus the long delay in posting, which everyone is used to by now.

As you know, the husbeast is working in Charleston, SC. We have been looking for a house. Well, after a long and frustrating string of addendums, firefights and rude gestures, we finally bought one. The whole deal would have gone very smoothly but for seller's agent. Never in my life have I dealt with such a petty, unprofessional and blatantly rude person as this. If you live in the area, avoid this twit like the plague. I suspect that he knew he was going to get told off at closing because he brought one of his children with him as protection. Cowardly little man.

End rant. We bought a 1935 Craftsman-style house which, except for the windows and vinyl siding, is pretty much in it's original condition. It needs HVAC, a complete electrical rewire, termite damage repair, and updating in the kitchen and bath. Why didn't I take a picture of the front? IDK, but here's a few pics of the interior:

Last Saturday, we spent the entire day pulling up old carpet and exposing the wood floors underneath. That was so much fun, I wish I could do it every day. Especially in 98-degree weather with 80%+ humidity. This week the contractor guys are looking at the areas where termites feasted on said wood floors. Thankfully, the damage isn't as bad as we originally thought.

Here's some after shots:

See the little heater in front of the fireplace? That's an unvented gas heater. Carbon Monoxide poisoning, anyone? Me first!
I like the haint blue on the stair risers. Perhaps I'll keep it. At least then the boogeymen won't be going upstairs. I'm sure it won't do a thing to keep the cats downstairs, though.

And I've been refinishing my master bath, but that's another post altogether.