The hunt for a kitchen table and chairs continues.  I'm too cheap, I think.  I might try to refinish the dining room chairs I already have and find a table to do the same.

The list of things to do is getting longer.  I'm currently trying to figure out how to get the small out of the cabinets, how to access one of those stupid blind corners without spending a grand.  I also discovered that the stager covered a burn mark on the counter next to the stove.  Like, the laminate is burnt off.  So, I'm trying to find a sooner solution for the counters.  I can buy a cheap kit to refinish them until I can afford to get them completely replaced.

I'm still trying to completely decide on flooring, but it's tough with no other input than my own.  Same with the gym flooring which I'm going to do sooner than expected.  I am ready for some before and after pictures :D

The closing docs have been signed and I'm just waiting for it to be recorded so I can change the locks.  Still haven't been notified.  One good surprise, the internet is active over there - woot

Monster is right, sure you want to do this and that and the other.
But chill, move it, get a vibe from the place, and get it done without making yourself crazy.
 

Last edited by xoxoxoBruce (8/11/2021 3:44 am)

Make a list.  Write it all down.  Do a half dozen things on the list and then pull the list out in 5 years and laugh at yourself that you ever cared about any of it.

Trying to move that screw with a screwdriver?
Gotta get a Binford 299 volt cordless screwdriver / jackhammer / weed wacker.
grunt grunt grunt 

So, more good news *sigh*.  The water heater is completely rusted and corroded on the bottom.  The plumber didn't think it would even last a year, so it's getting replaced.  Since he had to completely redo the sink drains in the kitchen, I'm just going to replace the sink now.  It's a double basin and I want a single.  I was thinking of getting a new faucet installed, but I think I'll hold off on that for now.  Plus, I'm pretty sure I can install it myself.  

I got the foundation estimate which will be much more than expected.  But, once done, it should last for a very very very long time.  I'd like to get that fixed before I move in all the furniture.  Luckily, I can finance with 0% interest for 12 months.

Aaand the fence estimate which I knew was going to be expensive.  But, still, seeing my reserves be depleted so quickly is daunting

I'm definitely taking monster's advice and breathing.  I'm postponing some things I'd like to do, but I'm making some other changes that will just make it feel more like mine.  I have an actual budget spreadsheet now, so I know how much I have left as I go along.

Funny thing happened today.  The sellers reached out to see if I would share the appraisal with them.  The same people who wouldn't at least meet me half way on the amount of money for the fixes.  The same people who claimed to know nothing about their parent's house that shared the property with their business.  The same people my agent had to pester to get the warranty on the new heat exchanger that they promised.  The same people who dropped an envelope of keys TO MY HOUSE in the mailbox and didn't bother to tell anyone.  THESE people want me to do a favor and share the appraisal that I paid over $500 for during closing.  Ummmmmm, no.

monster wrote:

So wait, you've closed on this place and you're in and now the sellers want more money out of you?

No.  They want me to send them the appraisal I had done to for the mortgage.  Basically, they want something for free..  Appraisals aren't cheap.  If they couldn't work with me during the sale, I'm certainly not going to help them out after.

@Bruce - Exactly!  I may not get it all at once, but I'll get it eventually.  Making the house safe is taking priority over some other items.  I think it'll be amazing just to be able to paint some of the rooms to whatever color I want.  Plus, taking down the glass shower doors is a HUGE change, but not too expensive to put up shower curtains

I did the electric today.  Again, it cost me a lot more than expected.  BUT, I got my big ass couch put together!  I need to nudge it a bit to the right, but that might not be possible - LOL!


Tomorrow, I'm doing some cleaning and hanging some curtains.  Oddly normal stuff

I've never seen wallpaper in a kitchen either -not here and barely back in the UK.  maybe I live in a little modern/poor/practical bubble.

bbro wrote:

monster wrote:

So wait, you've closed on this place and you're in and now the sellers want more money out of you?

No.  They want me to send them the appraisal I had done to for the mortgage.  Basically, they want something for free..  Appraisals aren't cheap.  If they couldn't work with me during the sale, I'm certainly not going to help them out after.

too right.  What on earth would they need it for anyway?  You've closed, already, right?

bbro wrote:

monster wrote:

bbro wrote:

No.  They want me to send them the appraisal I had done to for the mortgage.  Basically, they want something for free..  Appraisals aren't cheap.  If they couldn't work with me during the sale, I'm certainly not going to help them out after.

too right.  What on earth would they need it for anyway?  You've closed, already, right?

So, I'm finding out that it was an estate sale.  I'm assuming both parents have died and the sale is part of closing the estate.  They said they need it for something with the estate......I feel like I said estate too much

And yes - that is one big ass couch :D  It's 11 feet long!!

Then the estate can damn well pay for the whole appraisal :D

That ain't a couch, it's a mosh pit, or an orgy video prop, or a group therapy meeting place... or a multi-doggie bed.
What's the problem with wallpaper in the kitchen or bath, as long as it's washable.

That's a nice room.