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Posted on 5/2/20 at 5:48 pm to Centinel
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1940s bungalow
This is my favorite. The arts and crafts/craftsman bungalow period was the best. It ended in the 40s unfortunately.
Posted on 5/2/20 at 5:49 pm to Traveler
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And the green and yellow appliances that didn't match the already horrible wallpaper and the linoleum floors.
Don’t forget the wood paneling. That shite was on everything for 25 years. fricking inferno dangers everywhere.
This post was edited on 5/2/20 at 5:50 pm
Posted on 5/2/20 at 5:49 pm to 3nOut
Popcorn ceilings was the thing back then,plus paneling.
I guess it was a step up from plaster.
I guess it was a step up from plaster.
Posted on 5/2/20 at 5:51 pm to Prominentwon
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fricking inferno dangers everywhere.
Nah, just just painted everything with asbestos to prevent fires
Posted on 5/2/20 at 5:53 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Orange shag carpet FTW.
Posted on 5/2/20 at 5:59 pm to Clark14
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Popcorn ceilings
I don’t mind the popcorn ceilings as long as it doesn’t have the small shiny flakes on it.
Posted on 5/2/20 at 6:00 pm to Clark14
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plus paneling
The only paneling we have is my stairwell going up to my upstairs office above the garage (added in the 70s)
(Un)hilariously, I’ve had a few leaks from the shower up there and the only way to get into it was to cut into the paneling on the stairwell, as that backs up to the shower.
One section got ruined when I cut I to it and I took a picture to HD and Lowe’s and they had nothing. I finally went to a custom lumber shop and he just laughed and asked if I lived in a certain part of town and if there was construction in the 70s. He was dead on.
He went and showed me a board that matched it exactly (that saw blades were hanging on display for) it and said it was the last bit of that wood that they ever stopped carrying but people from my neighborhood came in asking for it all the time.
I ended up buying a 1x6 and wood gluing a fancy baseboard that kinda matched the design and screwing it in there.
This post was edited on 5/2/20 at 6:01 pm
Posted on 5/2/20 at 6:06 pm to fightin tigers
The house I grew up in was built in 1970 and it had a full sized bar right off the kitchen with upholstered sides and a marble top. It was about 10 feet long and had a sink and small fridge built in and bars stools drilled into a raised platform in front.
It was absurd for the size of the house.
Those recessed den areas were often called “conversation pits” and they were apparently quite sought after in the 70s.
Our current house was built in 73’ and is actually really neat with lots of very nice and spacious built in cabinets in every room. Tons of storage and a really solid construction. There’s also a bar in this house, but it’s a tiny little alcove off the corner of the kitchen. Much less conspicuous than the bar in the house from my childhood.
It was absurd for the size of the house.
Those recessed den areas were often called “conversation pits” and they were apparently quite sought after in the 70s.
Our current house was built in 73’ and is actually really neat with lots of very nice and spacious built in cabinets in every room. Tons of storage and a really solid construction. There’s also a bar in this house, but it’s a tiny little alcove off the corner of the kitchen. Much less conspicuous than the bar in the house from my childhood.
Posted on 5/2/20 at 6:06 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Things back then was if it stuck out, it would sell. Shag carpet was big in the day. Having a stonking living room was a big plus. 
2 bath rooms, well that was something to behold. 
2 bath rooms, well that was something to behold. 
Posted on 5/2/20 at 6:10 pm to 3nOut
New construction in made 70’s. Grew up in a house with a sunken den with brick steps going down and steps going up to the bathtubs. Shag carpets in every room . Had a special rake to rake carpet. Wood paneling and chandeliers in every room,
Posted on 5/2/20 at 6:24 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
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Outdoor kitchen sounds great, until you realize the type of people that put them in don’t ever fricking cook outside.
It's something that probably averages a ton of use in year 1. Decent enough use in year 2. Year 3 it's getting pretty infrequent. Years 4-10 it could be years between each use and the owners ain't about to drop a ton of money updating and replacing shite they never use.
Posted on 5/2/20 at 6:27 pm to JohnnyKilroy
We put in a 12 by 60 foot deck to cover up a concrete slab we had in the back and covered it up with a roof. Put a grill, fridge, and sink on it.
We used it probably once or twice a month the last 3 years but, during corona time I drink out there every single day and cook out there 3-4 times a week.
We used it probably once or twice a month the last 3 years but, during corona time I drink out there every single day and cook out there 3-4 times a week.
Posted on 5/2/20 at 6:31 pm to ChEgrad
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The 60’s and 70’s were especially bad.
Nope, cookie cutter homes started in the very early 1950's and that crap is still going on today.
There are little to very few craftsmen's built houses these days due to the cost. When was the last time anybody walk into a house without every bit of trim NOT painted?
Only reason as to why everything painted is to save money, but yet, if one watches these rebuild shows, everything is painted. Natural wood cost a shite load.This is a couple pictures of my guess house. Would be dam if I would put white paint on any of the hardwood.
If I would of and bought the oak, it would of cost a easy 50K if not more, but cost me nothing.
The complete house is dressed as those pictures.
Posted on 5/2/20 at 6:32 pm to VABuckeye
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Craftsman style? Those houses are awesome.
Unfortunately no, although the previous owner added some Craftsman touches when he rebuilt.
Our previous house in one of the exurbs of Columbia was pure Craftsman though. Built in 1910. Loved the house, just too long of a commute. I also miss the full acre lot.
This post was edited on 5/2/20 at 6:33 pm
Posted on 5/2/20 at 6:35 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Acid was legal
Posted on 5/2/20 at 6:39 pm to TutHillTiger
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Acid was legal
4 way window pane was a plus and very cheap.
Posted on 5/2/20 at 6:45 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Lots of drugs and experimenting with weird stuff.
Posted on 5/2/20 at 6:52 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Spot remover, model glue? No never.
Oh, lets not forget Pam cooking spray.
Oh, lets not forget Pam cooking spray.
This post was edited on 5/2/20 at 6:54 pm
Posted on 5/2/20 at 7:10 pm to fallguy_1978
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My wife absolutely hates the new houses with the garages right in front so I let her pick this one.
She’s right. Garages are storage and should be in the back.
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