I purchased our modern up-to-date home because it was old and there was a lot of natural character still left.
A lot of the homes on the market these days are brand modern and lack any character or detail, which I found sad.
I wanted something with history and a story to tell, which made our search for a modern home more difficult than I anticipated. When I finally stumbled upon this one, I knew it was the one for me. This modern home is almost forty years old and while it’s still in enjoyable shape, there are some things that prevent our modern home from running efficiently. The best example of this would be our HVAC system. Although our HVAC system is only a few years old, our utility bills can still be high each month because of the numerous cracks and openings. The floorboards are original to the modern home and they’re wonderful, however they also have numerous gaps where sizzling air can enter and cool air can exit. The same can be said about our back door. There is a tiny gap all around the door that is barely noticeable unless you’re looking for it. This is why, once per year, I go around the entire modern home and seal every nook and cranny that I can. I seal around the windows, the doors, and I even try to seal the floors. It’s a lengthy process, however with the right products, I’m able to keep the HVAC treated air inside our modern home rather than wasting it. I do this because it makes a difference in our energy consumption and it’s essential for an efficient HVAC system.