Just got the news. Will be making a move.

[Horse with no Name]

Well, actually just a small one...staying in the same county BUT buying a 60-year old farmhouse in the country.

The nice thing is that the house has new plumbing, new electrical, new doors and new windows. It has been re-insulated and structurally in excellent shape. It has central air and heat, but also has radiant heaters/window units to offset those. Cosmetically? Not so much.

I LOVE the house! It has hardwood floors in good structural condition, but need to be stained and sealed. The rooms are huge. There is plenty of room for the entire family--including grandkids.

There is a existing garden, clothesline, rain barrels, and utilizes co-ops for water and electricity.

But here is the nice part.
I will cut school driving by 60 miles a day by being able to utilize the school bus.
I will cut work driving by 60 miles a day because it is closer to work.
Utilities will be much cheaper.
The house, although not as pretty, is much more efficient than my current house.
I have a place to raise a calf and a pig to put in the freezer. We will also get some chickens.
I will use the existing garden, BUT plan on using my boxes too.
BUT the nicest part is that my house payment will be cut in half.

I haven't yet been able to figure out how much savings this will be each month--but I know just the gas will be an extra $80/week.

Wish me luck and I will be posting pictures of the renovation in the DIY forum.