Welcome into the story of a neglected worn down home no one wanted or should ever have lived in. Affectionately known to us as “the flip house” it’s Brian’s winter job. Walk alongside us as we discover the gem of a home she is, redeemed, renewed, transformed.
I’m a thrift store junkie. Give me a choice to go to the mall or a thrift store and I’ll choose the thrift store every time. I’ve always been drawn to the thrill of a treasure hunt, finding something unexpected (that I didn’t know I wanted) at a great price. Something that was discarded and unwanted by someone else becomes a treasure enjoyed by me. I can relate. I feel safe in these places. Like God is reaching out to me, picking me, choosing me, calling me his treasure despite the ugly dents, worn exterior and stains left by the hurts of life. He redeems them, renews me and my life is transformed.
Well, the flip house is the mother load of thrift stores and I am in heaven!
We purchased the home in the fall. The bank was selling it for a great price and our offer was the best. Backstory: If you know us then you know we own and operate a family business called Dorch Landscapes. Brian is a talented landscape designer whose work is amazing! I could go on about him but if you are curious about what he can do to transform yards into outdoor living spaces check out www.dorchlandscapes.com for pictures. Dorch landscapes keeps Brian and two guys really busy from March-November. As the landscape business winds down work on the flip house is in full swing. I’ll be making frequent posts to get you up to speed on where we are at now as the winter winds roll in.
Here’s what we started with…
- The roof needs replaced.
- The interior needs totally gutted.
- The yard has so many weeds you can’t even determine what is actually there!
- No working utilities
- The smell. The kids said they couldn’t go in there without throwing up. Without opening the windows EVERY TIME and risking insects fling in (screens need replaced) you couldn’t stay in the house very long.
- Potential
I think that’s what drew us to the flip house, there is potential. Brian and I could both see what she could be.
Stay tuned. More to come.
