They've been dressed up over the years with new roofs, vinyl sizing, replacement windows, etc. but it doesn't change that they're structurally inferior to conventional stick-built houses of the same age in other areas.

This client and most of his team are the exception to this and are actually quite good, though there were other gov people I had to deal with when I was there before that made me wonder how they managed to dress themselves every day.

I get to see what they drive , how they dress , talk to them in person .

I do like the idea of replace all the post with white wood post or dress them in fypon for an updated look.

We can hear when they're walking, even louder when they have heels or dress shoes on, and the kids loud crying screams when he's getting disciplined, etc.Where we draw the line is when the kid starts bouncing a ball or running in the house.

I'd love to chat, I'll be the tall guy dressed in business attire.  

Both applicants have good jobs, professional, well-dressed, well-kept cars, etc.

And how should I dress when I meet with these banks?

But I guess for me I'm having a hard time knowing that in such an old house you're just hiding the old issues by dressing it up.

Don't try to dress up, just look sharp, but like a normal person and don't have a clipboard or anything in your hands.