It feels like the bulk of my money focus has been on saving for the necessary upgrades that are needed at our new house and the old one.
At the old house it is desperately in need of shingles. We installed the old ones in the fall of 2004 so they have made it not quite 20 years. The south side are a mess on both the house and the garage. I have the money saved for it. Now, the trick is just to find a weekend we can get enough people together to work fast and efficiently and get it done.
At the new house we had an electrician come to do an estimate on work in the downstairs garage. We have had to gut the ceiling due to water damage and squirrel damage. Once we get the electrical done again, then we can install the lights and the ceiling gyprock and get moving on getting it organized. A LOT Of memories in that space. My cousin was here last week and was quite overwhelmed with them all.
At the new house we also to replace windows. They are the originals from when dad built the house in 1972. They are ridiculously NON energy efficient. We had a quote on that as well. To do the whole house (main level) will cost just under $14 000. I definitely cannot afford all of that so we shall do the picture window and the windows of the front two bedrooms this year. I will have to save up to do the rest. The install won't happen until November according to their schedule.
Ah the joys of home ownership.
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Yup! The joys of home ownership! I own an apartment and yet, it still is a money pit. I bought it back in 2004 and replace the bathroom, the kitchen, and all the windows. It is in need of a good paint job and the flooring needs to be replaced. I am taking it easy due to the pandemic. I wish you good luck and lots of patience Jolie!
It feels like everything just sucks money. And yes I know...long term investment and all that, but it certainly makes me wonder about all the things in life I am missing by doing all the renos...and then I sit in my yard and see the birds and listen to the wind..and well... lol
You have done a lot already in your place T'Pol! wow.
I feel you! I bought a foreclosure. I have spent more than I make in a year on repairs. Thankfully I was able to finance my 77 original 4 piece sliding windows (all 4 panels slide) and got a reno loan as my mortgage. My place is liveable but still needs more upgrades. Slowly make progress
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