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Comments (42)Thanks for posting the responses to my post about my mom. Lisa, I hadn't even thought about long term care insurance; I had pictured it being for someone younger. I will definitely look into it; I'm sure my own insurance agent will be happy to provide more data. If she's made to understand that it could provide for someone to come take care of her part time at her house, or at my sister's, she'd maybe even consider getting a RM to help pay for it. Thanks for the suggestions. Pam - I also hadn't realized that there were calculators for reverse mortgages. (I feel like I should say a big DUH! to myself for that!) I'll plug in her info and see if it seems to be a good possible option for her. cmarlin - thanks for the suggestion, but I have to admit that I made it sound like I was the only one who helped my mom at all. I am the only one sending her money on a monthly basis, but my 3 brothers have all helped out off and on. Not in the amounts that I have, but according to their ability. And my sister helps just by being there with mom - they're only two houses apart and Sis helps mom with major cleaning, yard work, etc. So it wouldn't be fair or right to try to re-coup the money I give from the estate. After re-reading my post, I'm ashamed for making it seem like my siblings did nothing. jkom and talley_sue, I agree with the sentiments, but it sure is hard to make my mom understand. She's sensitive about needing financial help now, but she also wants to assume that she will be able to live independently until one day she ups and dies. Thanks again for the feedback....See MoreNeed opinions on reverse story 1/2 floorplan
Comments (14)I do agree that it's an excessive amount of space for two people, but most of the houses proposed on this board are too large. The oversized garage facing the front will set the tone for the whole house -- and it's not really the house's best feature. The footprint is pretty complicated, which adds to the cost without adding any real benefit to the house. You have nice sight lines throughout the house. I do like the garage entry and the pantry. I agree with the poster who says do away with the double-doors between the kitchen and the pantry. A sudden set of double doors that don't match the other doors are a bit odd. Since this door will probably be open most of the time, I'd go with a pocket door that can disappear. I think the kitchen island ought to be turned -- it seems it ought to be parallel with the living room. Your door to the backyard opens from the dining room. Once you place a table in this space, the door will be cramped -- if it can open at all. You can move the door just around that corner to the living room. I'm not loving two doors in Bedroom #2's modest bath. If you feel that bedroom MUST have a private bath, I'd consider putting in a pocket door that could block off that small hallway. When you have guests, they could close off the bedroom /bathroom . . . without the extra door in the bathroom. I like the connection between the utility room and the master closet. I don't like the master bath's cramped, dark toilet closet. I'd go door-less on the shower, which would allow you to avoid the shower door and the closet door bumping against one another. I'd give up the excessive vanity area for a linen closet. I clearly see a fireplace in the basement rec room . . . but is that a fireplace upstairs in the living room? If you're having two fireplaces, it will save MEGA BUCKS to "stack them" so that you only need one chimney. Of course, I'm assuming that you're looking at masonry. You do have other options. A wood stove might suit your purposes in the basement, and it's both cheaper and more efficient. Downstairs, I hate three-doors-in-one-bath thing. The two bedrooms are already set back in a small hallway, so one door from the hallway is plenty. This post was edited by MrsPete on Fri, Dec 5, 14 at 22:20...See MoreNew construction - how to know details of construction?
Comments (54)Jackie, You started in the right place. Ask questions on this board. There are a lot of resources available from the experts and those who have been on both sides of the hammer. We will tell you when it's something to really worry about. Respect is a two way street. Hire the best people that you can find. Let them do their job. Monitor what they do. Question things if you don't understand them. Ask if there is an alternate way of doing things. Be flexible. Trust, but verify. Understand that the really good professionals are always busy, but never too busy to answer a sincere question. If something doesn't seem right, ask about it. Don't be afraid to ask why? Question every one of your decisions by asking if there is a better way to complete something? When you are asked to make a decision, give it quickly and decisively. If you don't know the answer, tell them you don't know or don't understand. If you encounter something that you don't like, and you will, talk about it with the GC. Let your GC handle the subs. It's his job to yell at them, not yours. That's what they get paid to do. The GC gets paid to answer to your satisfaction unlimited questions. Try not to bother the subs too much. Always be friendly. A sense of humor will go a long way to get through this process....See MoreWill the cupping hardwood floors on our new construction lie down?
Comments (48)If it is cupping, it looks pretty slight to me. Cupping--unless it's evident shortly after installation--is usually the result of moisture imbalances which are due to environmental conditions outside the contractor's control. Cupping is more evident the wider the flooring width which is why I recommend engineered hardwood for widths greater than 3" As a point of calibration, the performance standard published in NAHB's Residential Construction Performance Guidelines for Professional Builders and Remodelers is: "Cupping or crowning in hardwood floor boards will not exceed 1 /16 inch in height in a 3-inch maximum span measured perpendicular to the long axis of the board. Cupping or crowning appearing after installation may result from fluctuations in the moisture conditions in the house, causing a noticeable curvature in the face of the floor boards. Cupping or crowning caused by exposure to moisture beyond the contractor’s control is not the contractor’s responsibility." If the OP wants to minimize cupping, they'll need to control the relative humidity in the living space as well as the space below the floor. If it's a basement or crawl space, moisture controls need to be in place and some amount of conditioning may be required....See Morebigreader
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