Dont ever buy a house that needs some remodeling, especially if you are married to someone with an obsessive personality. My husband and I recently moved so we could be closer to our children.
We have owned two new houses in the last nine years, the first one he didn't like because the location was too isolated, and the second we sold to be closer to all my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The home we bought is sixteen years old and you would think it was built in the dark ages if you listened to my husband.
The first thing we did was put in sliding drawers in the kitchen (that was for me). That was the easy part. Secondly my husband said he hated all the gold trim and I agreed, so we set out to replace all the door knobs, locks and hinges. We survived that without too many cross words but it all had to be done now. We have all new sink and bath fixtures along with a hot water dispenser on order. I must admit that waiting for the plumber we hired to call and set an appointment has been a little slow and my husband is ready to fire him, which means we would have to start the process over with another plumber. Heaven help me. The plumber has a weeks extension now. Thank you Lord.
The list grows more and more every day. We need to change the closet doors in the master bedroom, we need to replace the garage door and/or the garage door opener and then after that we need to paint the trim on the house and oh yes don't forget we need to have a automatic fill valve for the pool, etc., etc. and etc. All of this needs to be done now. HELP, the list is burying me alive.
I think that if we move again I shall go on vacation and he can let me know when he is finished remodeling. In fact, I think maybe I should go on vacation now until the house is finished.
Hi Linda, congrats ( I think) ha! on your new place! I am happy you are closer to family! It's good to have you back! I can relate the remodeling thing, my husband being a contractor and perfectionist! Enjoy, it will be over soon :-) Blessings to you! Teresa
Being married to a builder and having moved 16 times in 24 years can I ever relate to this piece and even chuckle a bit.... hadn't thought of the vacation part - good idea! Marijo
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