The owner had approved, and apparently, this pink kalsomine was the result.Whitewash, or kalsomine, was a very cheap form of slaked lime paint used annually in houses that relied on open fireplace, wood stoves, and later coal-burning stoves for heat.

It works great for us but you must develop a trustworthy team including cleaning personnel and pretty much every aspect of maintenance that the amenities in your cabin would require (hot tub tech, fireplace tech, hvac tech, plumber, etc...).

What matters is that you are true in providing information to the insurance, for example, if you are renting to students, the insurance will be higher than a family, if your tenants have a dog, the breed is very important, if the house has a fireplace, you want to declare it.

I belive one of the deciding factors is which would go better with the cobblestone fireplace in the living room, as it is the focal point.

Not worth it.Don't allow pools, firepits, outdoor fireplaces, trampolines.

However, I have minor construction experience via diy projects my family would do around the house (finished the basement, backyard patio and fireplace, bball court, stone walls etc.).

Purchase price: $515,000 Cash invested: $180,000 Buy and hold condo unit with 2 car garage, penthouse unit with 3 balconies, high ceiling and fireplace 1 block to Bellevue Square What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Dave Meyer, Rob K the building is 102 years old but it was a 5 bedroom house converted to a side by side duplex each with its own fireplace.

What did you do to the fireplace and surrounding glass? 

We are looking at the difference between a 3 and 4 bedroom, and a house with a fireplace versus a house with a fireplace and woodburning stove.