Chapter 1-The Project

So, here I am with my first blog ever to document this crazy idea that my husband and I had to renovate a run-down, ugly old house sitting on an acre of dirt. We call our investment "The Lisa Lane Project." I decided to do a blog to share with all our family and friends instead of trying to update everyone all the time.

First, let me tell you WHY we decided to take on this dilapidated, disco-era relic. We live in an area of Las Vegas that is primilarly custom homes or well-established neighborhoods. This home on Lisa Lane was at one time a "happening place" in a Wayne Newton kind of way (wait till you see the Master Bedroom pictures) But 32 years of neglect and disregard have taken it's toll. It's glory days are long gone. Steve and I look out our window and see this wreck everyday so when the sale sign went up - we had to bid. This challenge was just calling to us.

Here are the stats:

Built: 1978
4400 square feet
2 story with balcony (with Las Vegas Strip view!)
6 bedrooms
4 full baths
Living room, formal dining room, family room, loft
1 acre of completely undeveloped land
Sits on the corner lot across from an elementary school
Community is located just minutes away from downtown Vegas

This should give you an intro to our project. I am going to try to upload some pictures and will keep you updated as we go! Wish us Good Luck!!
The Backside of the house...now you have an idea of what an eyesore we have to look at everyday and why we are so motivated on this project.