Starting Again (again?)
Becky (NH 5b)
8 years ago
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Comments (10)Thanks. That makes a lot of sense. I tend to be one of those people that will fix a little thing because maybe it costs less and I know how to fix it myself BUT in the long run it might be a fix that has to be re-fixed because of a bigger issue under the surface so to speak. Case in point - the bedroom - prolly should have ripped the drywall down and took a look at the electrical and insulation needs first. And yes, I should stop looking at the internet - haha! My bf bought this house. After you mentioning the master plan idea it did make me remember that he did put a new roof on. He also had to address the electrical service panel like you mentioned. That was re-wired or fixed however it needed to be - I don't know too much about that area. Also, he had to put in a water tank and heater (one in the same? - not good with that area either ha!). The heating is a boiler system with the old fashion radiators. I'd rather have the space that the radiators take up - not that it is a heck of a lot - and they are a pain to clean. Really not sure if we should get rid of the boiler system altogether or not - of course we wouldn't get rid of it until we could replace it with something else at the same time. He added a pellet stove in part of the living area and that is what we use for our main heat source. Our house isn't that big - one level with full basement - maybe ~1500 sq ft. Since both heating systems require electricity we have a generator if the power goes out - had to use that once so far this winter. I don't have drywall skills. Not to say that I haven't tried skim coating and patching but never full on gut and replace. Would like to hire someone to do it but there goes the $$$. Other issues I think about are our hardwood floors. Love them BUT they need to be refinished and if you do one room at a time and who knows how long between rooms I am thinking the sun will darken one room before you get another done. Also, I am attempting to strip and stain the two doors that were in the bedroom we fixed. I have stripped wood before lots of times but never have I encountered such a horrible door to strip. That very first coat of paint that was applied won't come off. Anyway, I am not sure what the wood is and of course I don't know how well it will stain after stripping - I have sanded a lot so I don't think I have any paint residue on what I have done thusfar. There are seven other doors just like this one - assuming same wood - sigh!...seven! I don't want to replace them with new so I have my work cut out for me. I will probably break down and take them to someone who strips them and hopefully get it back in close to stainable condition. I feel as though if I DIY then I am always running into these situations or scenarios where I have no idea what to do. Then I get discouraged and mad then quit! I have no problem learning how to do things but it is hard when you are not shadowing someone - at least it is for me. For me it is always easier having someone show you and correct you as you go. I think a lot of my problem is that I am too concerned what people will think. Will they walk in my kitchen and go, "holy wow, welcome to the 80s, you need to gut this!" Yes, I know I do. Hey, the fridge, stove, microwave, toaster works and the cupboards hold food!!! I have some good friends that are truly some of the nicest people I have ever met. They are from this area too and they don't have a lot of money either. If you were to see their house from the outside for the first time you would probably think it was a dump. The inside is not redone either but it is better than the outside. However, when you know these people you don't think about their house when you are there. I guess what I am trying to say is that they make the home and not the other way around. Sometimes I get caught up in thinking too much about what others will think of me or what I have....See MoreJames _J
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