So you will recall that we purchased this home “as is.” There were a lot of things we knew we’d have to redo, update or replace. But one thing that was done was that the electric service had been upgraded from the overhead lines to underground. However, we knew we would need a new panel because there were a bunch of little boxes all over the house. We has several electricians come look (several never heard from again) who told us we only had a 100 amp service. For a house this size with 3 electric kitchens we thought they were crazy. Finally we had an OPPD consultant come out to look at it and he confirmed!! He didn’t think it was a fire hazard (how could it not be??), but he did say the wires were likely glowing. So we had to have a whole new underground service ran– unexpected cost. We then had to add new panels.

The plumbing was another cost we knew we’d have to bear. All plumbing lines had to be updated to copper and old iron main lines had to be switched to PVC. With the updated bath and main floor laundry– lots of new lines. 

While we were at it, Todd installed a new tankless water heater! I love these things! The initial cost is more than a traditional water heater but they are way more efficient and you will never run out of hot water!!