So as far as Things Actually Happening, today was Insulation Day — batting installed in ceilings (mostly), with blow-in installed in the exterior walls, which almost looks like drywall.
Almost more interesting is the various decision points +Margie Kleerup and I are working through …
– Tracking down what paint things should be painted — keeping the previous color scheme (I think), but also looking at sheens (eggshell? satin? semi-gloss?).
– Looking at different cork flooring sources, since we're suddenly leary of Lumber Liquidators (gee, thanks, 60 Minutes, for harshing our flooring mellow).
– Looking at backsplash material, both as the accent behind the stove, and (now that our previous choice turns out to be discontinued) for the rest.
– Considering sink hardware. (Not Cheap.)
– Considering cabinet hardware. (Very Not Cheap.)
No dull moments arond here.
In Album Hill-Kleerup Kitchen – 2015-03-09
I envy you these tough choices. As it stands we're about to move come the end of April and it won't be into a proper house. Alas, it appears I am destined to be a life-long renter.
Nothing wrong with renting. As someone who's been doing it for the past five years, I can relate, though, +Les Jenkins
Though they don't make buying a home very easy, as we're finding out.
My wife qualifies for a VA loan, which means no money down and a low rate. Two plusses, to be sure, but after closing costs (@5K),"good faith money" (recommended by our realtor to the tune of a grand), inspections, insurance and appraisal fees, it's still going to cost us over 8k out of pocket.
And, should the house appraise lower than what the seller is asking, the VA will only approve the loan for the appraisal amount. If it appraises lower and the buyer refuses to lower the price, we're on the hook for the difference if we want the house.
In many ways, it's much easier to rent.
Oh I don't disagree that renting is easier, but I'd much rather have a house of my own. 😉
Totally know what you mean, for sure.