I got off work around 3:00pm (I'm an early riser, and am at work by 6:30-6:45am - it's one of the FEW luxaries I have with my JOB). I stop by an oil change place to get a safety inspection and an oil change, and then head home. I chat with my wife, daughter, and my MIL, who is visiting. I then put on my "paint" clothes and head off to the property. I get there about 4:15'ish and start putting the 2nd coat on the halls and entry. This takes me a good hour or so, because there is a lot of corners and objects to navigate around. I then put back the plugs, vents, and lights in the two secondary bedrooms and remove the painter's tape. I have some more time, so I decide to prep the master bedroom for the next day. I leave around 6:15pm and head back home.
While at home, I start to compile a list of things I still need to do:
- Paint the master bedroom (two coats).
- Paint the office/nursery (two coats).
- Paint the utility room (two coats).
- Clean & paint exterior.
- Clean-up all the mess from painting.
- Install the microwave/vent hood.
- Steam/shampoo the carpet.
- Clean the bathrooms (again).
- Clean the vinyl flooring in breakfast/kitchen/utility/bathrooms.
- Plant shrubs and mulch the front.
- Mow/clean the yard.
I called the new home builder for the community to get the number for the HOA management company (note: my closing papers don't say a word about this other than I have to pay $10/month for HOA dues). The lady there gave me the name and number, so I'll have to call them first thing in the morning.
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I'm posting just to let you know that it will all get done eventually. Try not to burn out in the process. Although, you're probably fueled by the idea of the deal and the house and selling and you're running on auto pilot.
You're going to need the tights as well;-)
One thing to consider doing could be to tap into local area groups looking for fund raising opportunities. For example, you could talk to the Youth Director at your local church and offer a fund raising opportunity (you may pay them $450-$600) for a group of them to come and help you paint a house. A professional could charge you between $2000-$3000 + material for the same gig. If you do it as a fund raiser event you could end up saving yourself some serious cash! Yes. There are some risks going this route but most of them can be mitigated if you are on-site when they come and help you paint. It's like cloning yourself w/o paying too much for it.
anon - Yeah, I've come to realize that even cosmetic repairs can take longer than expected. I think next time, I'll definately hire-out some of this work. At 20, I could have done this work without batting an eye, but being 40, I can definately feel the pain. :-(
anibal - What an excellent idea! I hadn't thought about "volunteer"-type organizations such as churches. As you say, though, it may be wise to oversee the project up close. Kids and teens sometimes feel the need to joke around, which could lead to more problems. But still, saving $2k-$3k may definately be worth it!
I really enjoy reading your blog and hope you continue to have time posting your daily activities. I've really learned a lot from you. Keep up the good work.
anibal, as a youth group leader at church, I must say that's an excellent idea. WOW!
Breaks from the typical bake sale and car wash and it'll be fun.
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