Traveling and other stuff

[papayahed]

The light seems a little to big, the one in my hotel room was like a little pencil light.

New Dilemma. I've been looking at houses. I found one that is under my budget, it's a cute older house but the current owners were in the middle of a redo when they needed to sell. What they did do is really cute just not finished... If I go with this house I'll have to do some remodelling, which I really didn't want to do but it is a little cheaper...

[pussnboots]

the house may be cheaper but how much work would you have to put into it ?
It may or may not be worth it. Are you talking major work or work that can be done by yourself ?

[Scheherazade]

New Dilemma. I've been looking at houses. I found one that is under my budget, it's a cute older house but the current owners were in the middle of a redo when they needed to sell. What they did do is really cute just not finished... If I go with this house I'll have to do some remodelling, which I really didn't want to do but it is a little cheaper...

Like pussnboots said above, it all depends on how much the "redoing" will cost.

Still, it is a good opportunity to have a go at getting it done exactly the way you wish (at least the money will be spent for a good cause, so to speak).

How about the location?

[papayahed]

Location is decent and the neighborhood is cute.

To finished what the current owners have started isn't a lot, mostly cosmetic like painting, and grouting tiles. However, the bathroom was barely touched and if I'm going to complete the bathroom I may as well do it the way I want and if I do that I might as well make a walk in closet in the master bedroom..... ya see my dilemma?

[pussnboots]

well in that case, good point. If you hire a contractor just make sure you get a reputable one and price around first. Also make sure they are licensed and insured and get everything in writing.

[Niamh]

But when you look at the house do you see yourself living there?
Grouting and painting aint bad. To sort that out you can invite friends to a fix it cocktail party, where everyone does a little job in your house and you supply them with cocktails after! fun way to solve a little problem. As for a walkin closet. Do you need it right now? or can you wait a while?

[Scheherazade]

Location is decent and the neighborhood is cute.

To finished what the current owners have started isn't a lot, mostly cosmetic like painting, and grouting tiles. However, the bathroom was barely touched and if I'm going to complete the bathroom I may as well do it the way I want and if I do that I might as well make a walk in closet in the master bedroom..... ya see my dilemma?

Oh, go for it then and all the things pussnboots said!

[papayahed]

hey! Slow down here.

[kasie]

Location is decent and the neighborhood is cute.

To finished what the current owners have started isn't a lot, mostly cosmetic like painting, and grouting tiles. However, the bathroom was barely touched and if I'm going to complete the bathroom I may as well do it the way I want and if I do that I might as well make a walk in closet in the master bedroom..... ya see my dilemma?

Has it actually got a workable bathroom or would you have to install one asap? If there is one that is in working order, I'd go for it - you'll never find a house that ticks all the boxes (unless you build it yourself ) so if this one feels right in most aspects, especially that all-important one, price, bespeak it quickly before someone snaps it up or you'll spend a lot of time regretting it. (I speak from experience.) You can do the odd jobs as and when you feel like it/can afford it - a house is like the Forth Bridge, fast as you think it's all done, you have to start on something else, it will never be absolutely perfect. And when you find a reliable handyman, hang on to him, feed him coffee regularly, slip a choccy biccy by the mug, tell him he's wonderful, you don't know how you would manage without him - you know the script!

[Scheherazade]

And when you find a reliable handyman, hang on to him, feed him coffee regularly, slip a choccy biccy by the mug, tell him he's wonderful, you don't know how you would manage without him - you know the script!

Or you could ask a neighbour to help you!

[kasie]

Or you could ask a neighbour to help you!

Well, you could, but you never know what you might be letting yourself in for....(the voice of experience - bitter - speaks here). The bit about the choccy biccy still stands, whoever does it!

[papayahed]

What's choccy biccy?

I decided against the house. I still think it was a great deal which is why I was probably trying to talk myself into it but it just wasn't "speaking" to me

[pussnboots]

Papaya: be patient. you'll know it when you find the right house. I can't tell you how many houses my husband and I looked at before we bought the one we are in now. There's one out there with your name on it!!

[Nightshade]

What's choccy biccy

Chocolate biscuits.... and the feeding advice does appply to anyone, my sister has a friend who is a whiz at fixining computers .... and all you have to do is feed him, ( preferably somthing arabic-ish) I once almost convinced him to drive me on a 2 hour trip..for petrol money and mousakka but my sister made me stop brining her friends to do me favours.

I decided against the house. I still think it was a great deal which is why I was probably trying to talk myself into it but it just wasn't "speaking" to me

Hummm well look for a house that screams home Im YOUR new home

[papayahed]

Thanks guys, I'm going to keep looking. Although I maybe having doubts about buying a house again.