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  • northerndragon
    northerndragon Posts: 9,851
    Leezestarr313 said:

    Thank you, OMGkatwoman :) We got 5 estimates from bigger and smaller companies around the area. We went with the one we had the best feeling with, not the cheapest, not the most expensive. Our roof is big, and there was some leakage in one area and we wanted to have an old stack chimney taken out. The price was steep, but we will get a grade shingles in the colour we like the best. They started yesterday. Then they saw that there was two layers of shingles on the top and said this would cost more. Then they said the wood underneath is more rotted than they thought and this would cost more. The person we talked to didn't say any of that and we are no experts, so we didn't know anything about it. Basically I would say it was the salesman's fault for not inspecting things properly and going into the contract with us. But somehow we came to an agreement and it's all gonna be alright. I hope this was the last big blow to our budget...Why does it always have to be the most expensive things that come up as a surprise?

    If it wasn't expensive it wouldn't be a 'surprise'. We found dry rot in my sill plate when I replaced my back deck this year woohoo that was a fun surprise. Mostly just try not to stress and watch the contractors like a hawk, there is no such thing as too many questions when it comes to your money and your house. Also make friends with a handy person you can trust with a reliable knowledge base - they may not be able to do the work but they can offer you an unbiased second opinion. Above all remember shit happens and it's only money ;)
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  • OMGkatwoman
    OMGkatwoman Posts: 3,230
    Leezestarr313 said:

    Thank you, OMGkatwoman :) We got 5 estimates from bigger and smaller companies around the area. We went with the one we had the best feeling with, not the cheapest, not the most expensive. Our roof is big, and there was some leakage in one area and we wanted to have an old stack chimney taken out. The price was steep, but we will get a grade shingles in the colour we like the best. They started yesterday. Then they saw that there was two layers of shingles on the top and said this would cost more. Then they said the wood underneath is more rotted than they thought and this would cost more. The person we talked to didn't say any of that and we are no experts, so we didn't know anything about it. Basically I would say it was the salesman's fault for not inspecting things properly and going into the contract with us. But somehow we came to an agreement and it's all gonna be alright. I hope this was the last big blow to our budget...Why does it always have to be the most expensive things that come up as a surprise?

    Bummer, that it is always the most expensive though! One thing after another with that roof, :-t
    Hoping the rest of your project goes well! :)
  • Leezestarr313
    Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,441
    Thank you, guys!
    Went there today again to check the progress, and it turned out fantastic. They will finish it tomorrow. We love the colour we choose, it gives the house a completely new look. We had them take a chimney out, which was the root of all evil and rot in the roof in the first place, and now the whole front section is nice and straight and brand new :D Cool thing is, the old front door doesn't fit the colour scheme anymore, and I cannot wait to put my red door in.
    I am a positive thinker, and just seeing it today made me completely happy with it. My hubs is very handy. We only had to hire contractors twice up until now. I got pretty handy with saws and stuff too :) It is all exciting and fun, but I cannot wait to get to the homestretch...
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  • dimitrispearljam
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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Jesus, dimi...do you do shots of espresso (or ouzo!) and then rapid-fire post? How the fuck does someone think, type and submit in two or three threads at the same time?

    Good lord!

    I'm somewhere between alarmed and wishing my mind worked so quickly :D
  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    You know Leeze I have been bugging out about getting carpet and floors replaced and your posts just reminded me exactly how much worse it would be if we lived in a house. Thank you for the reality check. Also, red door sounds awesome!

    On a side note has anyone ever replaced the floor in a place you already live in? Like with furniture & stuff?
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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    I've wondered how that works too - moving the furniture, the installation, plus two cats on top of it - the logistics of it all, and living in a condo vs. house.

    A few years ago we got a quote to replace our carpeting with hardwood floor. Our home isn't even 700 sq. ft., mind you. $11,000...more than $15 a square foot?

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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    hedonist said:

    I've wondered how that works too - moving the furniture, the installation, plus two cats on top of it - the logistics of it all, and living in a condo vs. house.

    A few years ago we got a quote to replace our carpeting with hardwood floor. Our home isn't even 700 sq. ft., mind you. $11,000...more than $15 a square foot?

    Thanks but no thanks and screw you too, Empire Today!

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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    ldent42 said:

    hedonist said:

    I've wondered how that works too - moving the furniture, the installation, plus two cats on top of it - the logistics of it all, and living in a condo vs. house.

    A few years ago we got a quote to replace our carpeting with hardwood floor. Our home isn't even 700 sq. ft., mind you. $11,000...more than $15 a square foot?

    Thanks but no thanks and screw you too, Empire Today!

    how'd u know how many cats i have ?!?!?!?!?

    U CIA? NSA? FBI? o.O

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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    What IS a condo anyway?
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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    A condominium is pretty much an apartment, except we own it (so all the owners/residents pay monthly association fees on top of mortgage).
  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    What's the difference between a condo and a co op?
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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    I may be mistaken, but I think a co-op is where the other owners vote to allow you to buy a unit in the building.

    Kind of like the Andrea Doria episode of Seinfeld.
  • dimitrispearljam
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  • Leezestarr313
    Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,441
    I wanted a house, not a condo. No more close neighbours, that is awesome. We also have a nice sized backyard with a garden. I love it, it is just a lot of work because we do so much ourselves. I want to move in already. We decided against hardwood and for a laminate that looks very realistic. I was sursprised how nice it looks. Well and the price is not too bad either. That might be an option for you too.

    I am not sure how it works replacing a door when you have furniture and cats around. Just make sure the new door has the same measures as the old one, otherwise you might have to enlarge the door opening or make it smaller. I think other than that it should be pretty easy to replace a door.
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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    We would SO love a little house but wanting to stay in this area, the prices are prohibitive. At least we love where we are and getting some equity in the process.

    One day though - garden, workshop, and screened-in sunroom for the kitties :)
  • Leezestarr313
    Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,441
    Yes, that is exactly what we got :D I can see how you don't wanna move from a location where you feel comfy. We are actually moving from an area that I don't like that much to a much more desirable area, a little bit in the sticks. And I guess we are lucky to live in the metro Detroit area where property prices are not as crazy as in other ares of the country...
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  • shetellsherself
    shetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,835
    Ugh all this talk about the hassles of home renovating has me worried. We are adding on to our house to have a place for my inlaws to live. We still don't even have the stupid permits and the headaches have been huge. Architect and contractors and inspectors.... All of them just want more $$$. I've refinished our hardwood floors (sand, stain and finish) while living in the house. It was tough but we just had to pile up the furniture in the rooms not being done and then live in just those rooms until finished. I put up sheets of plastic at the doorways and taped tons of tape around the edges in attempt to contain the dust. It was a lot of physical work but worth it bc the floors are really beautiful and so much easier to keep clean than carpet. I still have the master bedroom and my son's room. Our room will be the toughest bc the furniture will be hard to fit into the other rooms and will have to sleep on the floor during the process. I'd like to get it done though. I really despise carpet.
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  • shetellsherself
    shetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,835
    Oh and back to cookies. My daughter thinks she's a little food network star. She made the best oatmeal raisin cookies last week. Yum
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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    House isn't an option for me, but I do understand the appeal. Especially for the garden & the space away from neighbors.
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