The Big House Renovation

Discussion in 'Home Improvement, DIY and Repair' started by Pianolady, May 10, 2012.

  1. Pianolady

    Pianolady In Flower

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    Thanks sgmgarden. Luckily we were able to take advantage of those super low interest rates to refinance the house & improvements. Seems like we got way more done with our budget than expected (actually $500 below budget). The best money we spent on all of this was actually the garage footings. Originally the garage was sitting directly on a slab below grade that had cracked & shifted. Lots of problems solved with the new footings.
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Everything turned out wonderful! So what are you going to get with the leftover $500?
     
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    Cayuga Morning Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    Looks really good PL! Congrats on the results & I am impressed with all of your hard work.
     
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    Tooty2shoes Hardy Maple

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    Wow you guy's are really getting things done. Can't wait to see more pic's of your renovations. ;)
     



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  5. ellaloo

    ellaloo Seedling

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    it is a big project, impressive! good luck!
     
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    Strange_John New Seed

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    I think, you're doing an amazing work. Keep on!!
     
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    harryrancic New Seed

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    Anything done on the roof. I got one done by a roofing contractor
     
  8. Pianolady

    Pianolady In Flower

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    Ah the roof... we get hail storms so often around here that everyone has new roofs from the insurance companies. Our last roof replacement was 5-6 years ago, and we added the ridge vent at that time. We've also installed a new septic system.
     

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