I try to take on challenges head-first as I get older and learn to have more patience with adversity.
It doesn’t help to freak out and waste energy that you need to discover a clever solution or answer to your problems.
When I purchased this old house, all my friends could see were issues that could all be addressed with simple renovations. You can replace windows and flooring as long as the roof isn’t caving in and you’re not finding water damage and mold in unforeseen places. Once it became clear that this place didn’t have any major issues like this, I happily paid for the deed and got to work making my upgrades. However, I realized that there were a few more issues that I hadn’t considered at first with getting this place livable. There were electrical repairs that I had to pay for, but the worst issue was with the heating, ventilation, and cooling system. The HVAC technician explained that the original company to install the ductwork did a poor job of designing it and putting it into place. Because of the lack of forethought, some rooms in the house were at different temperatures than others. Instead of getting all new ductwork, my HVAC technician said that he could install dampers to fix the problem much more economically. The dampers restrict airflow in critical areas of the ventilation system to increase airflow in other areas. This can get around poorly designed ductwork in a number of situations, but you’ll have to consult with your HVAC company to know for sure.