One new dishwasher = completely remodeled house - Page 6

wendybeth · 04-18-2007, 10:08 AM

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You're such a democrat - flittering away your money and expecting others to care for you in your old age and illness.

Damned straight.

Morrigoon · 04-18-2007, 10:09 AM

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But how will a Hawaiian cruise increase the value of your home? My consolation is that I know that every dollar I invest is worth probably 2 to 3 dollars (because I am doing the labor) in value.

Not always, dear. In fact, many folks overspend on home improvement and are often disappointed when they find out that some of the work they did only returns pennies on the dollar.

wendybeth · 04-18-2007, 10:09 AM

Well, we are getting new rain gutters. Does that count towards balance?

scaeagles · 04-18-2007, 04:36 PM

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Not always, dear. In fact, many folks overspend on home improvement and are often disappointed when they find out that some of the work they did only returns pennies on the dollar.

There is a difference between the custom painting I did in my kid's rooms (likely to lower the value, in fact, unless the buyer of my home when I sell it has three kids of similar ages and interests) and the new flooring and appliances I put it.

And having concrete and plywood floors would be of more value than my very old, very nasty carpet that has survived (only barely) three children and all their puking, which somehow managed over the years to happen in the middle of every room.

Morrigoon · 04-18-2007, 05:06 PM

Not saying it won't improve the value... just that sometimes people overestimate the increases in the value of their home.

wendybeth · 04-18-2007, 06:35 PM

I see examples of this all the time on those H&G shows, like 'Flip that House', etc. Last year we got a new roof and had the entire exterior re-stained. We also got all new carpeting. While the carpet is better aesthetically, it was the roof and outside work that brought up our assessed value. Things like new appliances won't do diddly because most people take their appliances with them when they leave, although new flooring is generally a plus. We don't plan on selling our house anytime soon but we are interested in keeping a healthy equity balance, so we do keep an eye on it.

jdramj · 04-18-2007, 10:49 PM

Well, I did tons of work...well I didn't do it, but I paid others to do it for me and I don't care about value currently. Maybe someday, but I care that I have a much better kitchen that I can enjoy and has become more of the center of our home instead of the rooms with TV. That is more priceless to me right now.

wendybeth · 04-18-2007, 11:07 PM

Oh, don't get me wrong- I totally appreciate the value of cool digs. I just am a place in my life where I want to do other things first, like travel. We are still keeping up and making improvements, but some things are on the back-burner. (Like really English-gardening out our yard; it's huge, three-tiered in back and very heavily landscaped. With the proper attention it could be gorgeous, but it really needs a lot of work). We have plans for a waterfall, pond and the like, but right now Hawaii beckons.

Prudence · 04-18-2007, 11:15 PM

Paint upped our resale value considerably. I did much of it myself. All three bedrooms. Had to hire someone to do the main areas, because I don't trust myself on really tall ladders, but got a referral for someone cheap, but who did good work. Now I'm working on a bathroom, but between the two jobs and the school, it's hard to find the time. Gotta finish painting this bathroom (which also needs a new floor, crown molding, and a new backsplash), then there are two more, and the kitchen (which also needs a new floor and new backsplash.)

The only problem with painting is that now it's just the colors I want - and in time to move. At least I know what I like for next time.

scaeagles · 04-29-2007, 08:31 PM

OK - suckiest home improvement job is putting laminate on stairs. I started at 7:30 this morning.....and only got 7 stairs and the landing done by 4:00. Holy freaking cow. I did my 22 by 16 room in in only 6 hours last weekend.

The builders did a massively piss-poor job....I guess they figured that it was just going to be covered by carpet, but I spent most of the time simply making the structure able to take the laminate. Yikes. But I did prep all 14 stairs, so I'm looking at only 3-4 hours next weekend to finish them, and then all I have left is a bunch of trim things, which is easy.

The end is in sight......

At least I discovered a new product....forget liquid nails. Power Grip rocks.

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04-18-2007, 06:35 PM	#56
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I see examples of this all the time on those H&G shows, like 'Flip that House', etc. Last year we got a new roof and had the entire exterior re-stained. We also got all new carpeting. While the carpet is better aesthetically, it was the roof and outside work that brought up our assessed value. Things like new appliances won't do diddly because most people take their appliances with them when they leave, although new flooring is generally a plus. We don't plan on selling our house anytime soon but we are interested in keeping a healthy equity balance, so we do keep an eye on it. __________________
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jdramj Trying to sleep Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 201	Well, I did tons of work...well I didn't do it, but I paid others to do it for me and I don't care about value currently. Maybe someday, but I care that I have a much better kitchen that I can enjoy and has become more of the center of our home instead of the rooms with TV. That is more priceless to me right now.
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04-18-2007, 11:07 PM	#58
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Oh, don't get me wrong- I totally appreciate the value of cool digs. I just am a place in my life where I want to do other things first, like travel. We are still keeping up and making improvements, but some things are on the back-burner. (Like really English-gardening out our yard; it's huge, three-tiered in back and very heavily landscaped. With the proper attention it could be gorgeous, but it really needs a lot of work). We have plans for a waterfall, pond and the like, but right now Hawaii beckons. __________________
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04-18-2007, 11:15 PM	#59
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Paint upped our resale value considerably. I did much of it myself. All three bedrooms. Had to hire someone to do the main areas, because I don't trust myself on really tall ladders, but got a referral for someone cheap, but who did good work. Now I'm working on a bathroom, but between the two jobs and the school, it's hard to find the time. Gotta finish painting this bathroom (which also needs a new floor, crown molding, and a new backsplash), then there are two more, and the kitchen (which also needs a new floor and new backsplash.) The only problem with painting is that now it's just the colors I want - and in time to move. At least I know what I like for next time. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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04-29-2007, 08:31 PM	#60
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	OK - suckiest home improvement job is putting laminate on stairs. I started at 7:30 this morning.....and only got 7 stairs and the landing done by 4:00. Holy freaking cow. I did my 22 by 16 room in in only 6 hours last weekend. The builders did a massively piss-poor job....I guess they figured that it was just going to be covered by carpet, but I spent most of the time simply making the structure able to take the laminate. Yikes. But I did prep all 14 stairs, so I'm looking at only 3-4 hours next weekend to finish them, and then all I have left is a bunch of trim things, which is easy. The end is in sight...... At least I discovered a new product....forget liquid nails. Power Grip rocks.
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