Moving to Maine from GA...can't wait!

[Jbear]

Hello,
Not exactly new here, but... My wife and just closed on an 1894 farmhouse on 4 acres in Maine. We will be doing a good deal of the demo/resto ourselves and hiring stuff like electrical and roofing. I'm self-taught but far from an expert. My wife is pretty savvy having grown up working in her Dad's hardware store and living in a farm. I am sure we'll have A LOT of questions as we go forward, as we have a bunch to do. Hopefully at some point I'll be able to contribute as well. I've posted a bit about tools n' such, but this coming up is a whole new world for me.

 

[JuncleJohn]

Congrat’s, any buildings, barns or sheds on the property?

John

 

[PCustoms]

Where in Maine?

 

[Jbear]

Thanks John. Yeah, we have an attached barn and she'd along with a separate shed that's in need of a clean out and rebuilding.

 

[Jbear]

Where in Maine?

Denmark...western ME about 45 miles from the coast and 25 minutes from the White Mountains.

 

[OccupantRJ]

You might get a bit cold the first winter after leaving Georgia for Maine.

 

[Jbear]

That's the plan.

 

[JuncleJohn]

We’re going to need some pics of your new place.

John

 

[Sumboodie]

You might get a bit cold the first winter after leaving Georgia for Maine.

Doesn't get all that cold in southern Maine.

 

[Jbear]

We’re going to need some pics of your new place.

John

 

[JuncleJohn]

Beautiful area. I see lots of potential. Thank you for posting the pics.

John

 

[Jbear]

Thanks John! We see that potential too.

 

[Notgrownup]

I’m from Northern New Brunswick and moved to NC . I love Maine but I can’t imagine moving up there now after 36 years. Brrrrr

 

[bluedog225]

I scanned the title backwards and thought “you poor *******.”

 

[nadogail]

Welcome to the Forum from the Southwestern Corner of California.

I grew up in South Central Alaska and have driven the Alaska Highway, both directions during the wintertime.

Maine was South of us. I am sure you will find living in Maine challenging but very possibly rewarding.

Enjoy the Lobster, Maple Syrup and Potato’s.

 

[driftpin]

Congratulations on moving where you want to be instead of staying where you are.

I'd like to see some structural pics of the barn & etc. please. When you have the time.

I'd call-in a good engineer and find a competent local contractor to get things needing it fixed before the winter. That might prove to be impractical as it's nearly August. What type of heat does it have? The roofs appear to need work before the winter.