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We are finally nearing the end of our planned labors on the house back in Memphis. I say "planned labors" because we know only too well how plans can change and get added to. At this point, we're pretty much down to the "spit-and-polish" level -- a bit of paint touch-up, some sweeping/dusting/mopping, making sure the last of the excess paint has been razored from the windows....
Aside from that, the things that need to be done are all things that we'll have to get professional help for. Unfortunately, as with most things requiring professional aid, they tend to come with larger price tags.
The roof has a sag in it that is perfectly sound structurally, but tends to draw dubious looks from prospective buyers. We've gotten one estimate, and are working on getting a second.
Then there are the bees. Carpenter bees, to be exact. For the curious, go here: http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Entomology/entfacts/struct/ef611.htm. On the other hand, there are no termites -- thank heavens!
I'd also like to take take out one portion of the fence, and replace the gate. It would still leave the yard fully fenced in, but would open things up considerably.
So there's still plenty to be done, but there's definitely light at the end of the tunnel.
Don't get me wrong -- I am very fond of that old house... but I'll be very glad to have it sell, so that Rhi, Alyss and I can quit busting our butts working on it, and I can quit paying an extra mortgage payment each month, plus get the proceeds from the sale of the house.
Aside from that, the things that need to be done are all things that we'll have to get professional help for. Unfortunately, as with most things requiring professional aid, they tend to come with larger price tags.
The roof has a sag in it that is perfectly sound structurally, but tends to draw dubious looks from prospective buyers. We've gotten one estimate, and are working on getting a second.
Then there are the bees. Carpenter bees, to be exact. For the curious, go here: http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Entomology/entfacts/struct/ef611.htm. On the other hand, there are no termites -- thank heavens!
I'd also like to take take out one portion of the fence, and replace the gate. It would still leave the yard fully fenced in, but would open things up considerably.
So there's still plenty to be done, but there's definitely light at the end of the tunnel.
Don't get me wrong -- I am very fond of that old house... but I'll be very glad to have it sell, so that Rhi, Alyss and I can quit busting our butts working on it, and I can quit paying an extra mortgage payment each month, plus get the proceeds from the sale of the house.
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