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An uncertain future
On February 17th â in the middle of nine days without power due to an ice storm â we had the foundation contractor out to re-inspect our house. We experienced some settling last fall, and I was worried that might indicate deeper problems.
For thirty minutes, the contractor explored the crawlspace while I sat in the living room, fretting. When he finished, he came up to tell me what he’d found.
“Look,” he said, “my assessment is the same as when you had me out here three years ago. Your foundation is fine. It’s not failing. The house isn’t falling down.”
I felt a wave of relief wash over me.
“That said,” he continued, “I do think you’d feel better if you were to reinforce one section of the foundation. It looks to me as if you’re seeing some minor expansion and contraction of the soil, which is what’s causing your settling issues. It’d cost about $9000 to remedy that.”
That evening as Kim and I huddled in our powerless living room, bundled in coats and jackets and using flashlights to read, I made a confession.
“I want to move,” I said. “I know we both love this house and this yard, but it’s taking a toll on my mental health.”
“I know,” Kim said. “I know you’ve been struggling. Ever since we moved in, I’ve seen how you’ve grown increasingly depressed and anxious. I’ll do whatever it takes to make you happy, but I think maybe you should give up on your dream of owning an old house.”
She’s right. I love old houses but my personality isn’t suited for them. They stress me out. (My ex-wife and I owned an old house too â she still lives there â and it caused me endless stress, as well.)
For the next couple of weeks, Kim and I spent many hours discussing our best course of action. Then, one month ago today, we made a decision: We would sell the house as soon as possible (to take advantage of the crazy Portland real-estate market), then rent a place for a while as we made a careful, calculated decision about where to live next.
Delta County, Colorado VA Home Loan Information
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Silver screen icon Greta Garboâs former Los Angeles home lists for $12M
The former Los Angeles home of one of old Hollywoodâs brightest stars has just hit the market. Greta Garbo’s custom estate in the hills of Beverly Crest, which she once shared with then-boyfriend Leopold Stokowski, is now on the market asking $12,000,000. The news comes one month after the starlet’s longtime home — a luxurious […]
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Conejos County, Colorado VA Home Loan Information
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How I learned to stop worrying and love DIY
“Oh good,” Kim said when I rolled out of bed yesterday morning. “Iâm glad youâre up.” She gets up at 5:30 for work most days, but I tend to sleep in. Especially during allergy season.
“Huh?” I grunted. It was 6:10 and I was very groggy. My evening allergy meds kick my butt. Plus, I hadn’t had my coffee yet.
“Somethingâs wrong with the bathroom sink,” she said. “Look. Itâs leaking. The floor is soaked.” She wasn’t kidding. The bathmat was drenched. When I looked under the vanity, I was greeted by a small lake.
“Ugh,” I grunted. This wasn’t how I wanted to start my day.
Kim kissed me goodbye and hurried off to work. I pulled on a pair of pants, poured some coffee, pulled out the vanity drawers, and got to work.
I was worried that I might have caused the leak when I replaced the sink’s pop-up assembly last month, but no. The problem was obvious: The hot water line to the bidet (which I installed in October) had worked itself loose. (By the way, I love my bidet. Too much information, perhaps, but it’s some of the best sixty bucks I’ve ever spent.)
Fortunately, the fix was simple. I reattached everything, then added a light layer of tape to prevent similar problems in the future.
Note: As a safety measure — to make sure I wasn’t missing anything — I took photos of the issue and made a trip to the hardware store to ask their advice. They told me everything should be fine.
This might seem like a small thing to some folks but itâs a big deal in my world. You see, Iâve never really been a DIY type of guy. I used to get overwhelmed by home improvement. I felt unprepared, incompetent.
More and more, though, Iâm learning that I can do it myself. It just takes patience and perseverance. And the more projects I complete, the more confidence I gain.
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Broomfield County, Colorado VA Home Loan Information
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Condo Vs Townhome: Which Is Best For You?
Housing is less affordable than ever. Median prices are up 25% nationwide in the last two years, and the appreciation is even sharper in some […] Read More
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How to Buy a Vacation Home in 5 Steps
Turn your getaway daydreams into reality – this guide will walk you through it, step by step.