#number60

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number60 update

So, we're in. 

We got the house. We moved in today. Huzzah.

Here are a few thoughts on the commitment we made to number60 and plans so far. 

There was a principle I failed to mention in my list (previous post), which is that we make no change at all. Why do we feel compelled to change things? Is it dissatisfaction with the legacy of those that went before, or is it hunger for newness and belief that change will be better?

I think it's instinctively about making a house, your home. However as much as possible we will be looking to make cosmetic changes rather than significant changes that will waste perfectly usable materials.

First up we are sanding and re-staining the FLOORS in the living area. They are original pine floors, but with damage and they have some pretty serious gaps between the boards meaning a lot of the heating is lost to the cellar. 

We have booked a local independent flooring company http://www.finishingpoint.co.uk  and asked they use a stain manufactured by long-running family company Mylands http://www.mylands.co.uk/ they are fourth generation based in Lambeth and the stains use natural earth pigments.

Ooohh, I feel a lot of 'before and after' photos coming on.

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number60

So, I'm making a commitment that if we do buy the house we want, we will do all that we can to make it efficient and everything that we do with the house will be as 'sustainable' and thoughtful as possible.

What does this mean?

Using materials that are natural, organic or produced with as minimal impact as possible.

Buying British.

Buying vintage or second hand items where possible.

Investing with a long term view.

Putting cost lower down the priority list, as often as possible.

What's our context for this commitment? We do have more financial means than most, which is risky as money can buy convenience or the easy option which, if it isn't sustainable, we can't take. We do not have a lot of time, which will be challenging as the field of sustainability is complex and a lot mainstream retailers/manufacturers/brands still don't offer options that fit with our criteria and those that do, take some time to seek out.

I'll be recording our progress here.