Show Its It's I a j by MARY LEE Remodeling an old home is isa isa isa a project to enter into with caution if you want to emerge with joy The trick is to proceed proceed proceed pro pro- slowly bone up on remodeling remodeling re rc- re- re modeling choose a contractor carefully insist on quality and check all work as it pro pro- Then youre you're more apt to be proud house-proud when the work is finished Actually there are many good reasons for remodeling an older house It often has sturdy basic construction on which to modernize and the value of the property will be enhanced Its It's also less expensive expensive expensive ex ex- t I pensive to build an addition or make improvements than to build a new house And you can stay in your own familiar neighborhood without without without with with- out disrupting the entire family Of course therell there'll be moments moments moments mo mo- mo- mo ments when you wished you hadn't tackled the project About the time the plumber drives over your new young shrubs the family has eaten out three days in a row the cat has disappeared and the 0 aspirin is buried deep boxes-deep in the garage you'll be ready to call it quits But if your house is basically basically basically basi basi- cally sound and you have the help of a good contractor remodeling can be well worth the effort A contractor is really essential unless you are more knowledgeable about building than most home owners He can help you avoid costly and save you money in the long run For example patching a ale le leaky ky roof rarely saves money since roofs wear out all over One leak generally means more to come corne Selecting the right kind of roofing is another another another an an- other important factor if you are to have the long-lasting long protection you want for your home You You'll J find books on home remodeling at your bookstore or library Magazines on the home also offer ideas and list product information Classic Convenience Possibly a roast is the classic classic classic clas clas- sic convenience food Into I the oven it goes and out it comes ready for the table |