Monday · October 24 2005
We signed 62 pieces of paper while Charlie fussed in front of 2 attorneys and a realtor and we walked away with the keys to our new home. Yesterday, while an open house ran at our condo, we drove up to sit in the empty space. I turned on the boiler for some heat, sat in the bathtub with my clothes on, and jumped up and down on the floors, because I can. We're so excited to move in next month.
That's a really good point.
Although I'm sure spending more money is not high on your priority list right now, having a totally empty house is a rare opportunity to do (or have done) serious interior work with a lot less hassle that usual (painting, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, etc...)
We were definitely going to paint, but I hadn't thought about doing the floors. How much of a job is that usually? I suppose if ever there was a time to do the floors, this would be it.
Floors are a pretty big job - labor wise (if you do it yourself) and cost wise (if you hire someone). I agree that if you are going to do them, now is a good time, because it is also a really messy job - it kicks up a lot of dust. My sis and bro both had it done when they moved into their houses in the last couple years.
Congratulations! I'm so happy for your guys. (Okay, and a little jealous, too.)
Huge job for floors... My neighbor is doing hers right now and the whole building reeks of fumes ...
Congratulations! Maybe now we'll actually see you guys since you're in the neighborhood!
Congratulations! - I'm a little behind as well, but there's nothing like a fully-clothed bath in your own place.
We regret not putting some $ into our floors as they turned out pretty bad for a new place. We're thinking of re-doing them now, but using a new non-messy technique that we need to research more.
I just looked back at this picture and noticed... is someone standing in the window?