We re-insulated the house using open-cell foam (from the outside, after removing the existing siding), so we now have a more comfortable house to live in. We did quite a bit of the work ourselves, including the removal of the existing siding, landscaping, and all design work. We left the large project (siding) to a contractor in the interest of time as well as specialty work (insulation). While it's mostly complete, there will always be more work being done inside and out. An old-house project is never done!
Who did the work: I did some of the work myself, but a contractor did most of it. Cost: $10,000 to $25,000
Contribute to This Story Below