I ended the last post on the two-family with this photo and the promise of more pictures as things changed. But before we get to that, let's take a closer look at what we are dealing with here. Sagging gutters that are allowing water to cascade down the side of the building and accelerate deterioration. Asphalt siding that needs to removed and replaced with a covering that brings the porch up to date. Overhang and trim that is rotting and paint that is flaking. It's hard to see here but there are other issues caused by some settling of the porch. However, the windows on the porch were replaced without addressing variances in the alignment of the window sills so we are faced with redoing the windows or moving forward. Because this area will only be used during the milder months of the year and because this is a rental, it seemed like moving forward was the best choice. Also note the underside of the porch that is sagging in spots and has an abundance o...