This blog will follow the very, very long process of renovating a house. We are both first time renovators and on a fixed budget. So if you are looking for first hand experiences or to poke fun at newbies. Enjoy.
Buy dirt and fertilizer Caulk cracks in walls Get vegetable garden weeded Buy stone to begin wall around flower bed and install
project cost
May 2010 Stone for flower bed border $22
April 2010
Curtain rods $40 New fridge $600 Fertilizer spreader $13 Top soil $40 Weed and stump killers $25
December 2009
Kickin' new stove $680 Closet shelf unit $120 Air filter and duct covers $50 Curtains $150
November 2009
Duct cleaning $436 More polyurethane $10 Electrician $2500
September 2009
Plumbing supplies $500 The other two counter tops $300 phone jack supplies $175
August 2009
Kitchen sink $100 Bathroom Mirror $140 Two more gallons of paint $40 Counter top $190 Bathroom vanity $170 Under cabinet light $35 More stain and polyurethane $85 Bathroom threshold $20 Bathroom & kitchen faucet, shower head and other oddities $450 Bathroom tiles, tiling supplies and bar backsplash $1080 (yikes) More stain for molding $60 Floor sander rental $100 Floor conditioner, stain and sealer $180 More primer and ant poison $65 Upper molding $150
July 2009
Base molding & window trim $660 Dish washer $475 Wood to go under kitchen tile $80 Garbage disposal $130 Stove Hood $130 Supplies to build bar ? Extra cabinet for between fridge and stove $550 Floor tile $700 ? Plumber to move gas line $575 Odd cleaning supplies & grill $110 More glue remover and mop heads $28
Doors, Door Installing Supplies & Wood for the Ceiling $1060 First Payment for Construction Work $2000 Electrician $2500 PODS (free delivery) $99 per month rental
February 2009
Dumpster $500 ($150 get back for deposit) Work Gloves $40 Pry Bars & Nail Removers $35 Ground Clear $20
January 2009
Trash Removal from GotJunk $1100 Basement Gear $100 Parts to Fix Heat and Water Heater $50(?)
December 2008
Toilet Seat and Parts $15 Odd Cleaning Supplies $75
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