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firsttiger) wrote2025-03-18 06:26 pm
firsttiger) wrote2025-03-18 06:26 pm
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We have had a pretty steady stream of dealing with neglect for this house. Today’s revelation had to do with do-it-yourselfers and our heating sources. Thank goodness for equity. The pellet stove in the family room and the gas fireplace in our room are both no longer something we should be using due to improper installation. The plan is either June or September to fix them since the weather is getting warmer.
We have put a fair amount into getting the stove and fridge fixed. Higher end appliances come with definitely bigger bills on the fix. If I were to be honest, I would say that while we were generally prepared for a spend with a new place, I don’t think we were prepared for this level. There is a lot about this house that shows a combination of neglect and hubris. Just because you can watch a video about something doesn’t mean you should try the repair yourself.
Generally though, we love our home. We have a good plan of longterm and short term actions. Now that we have the initial fixes done, the next lot should be on our terms in terms of timing.
We have put a fair amount into getting the stove and fridge fixed. Higher end appliances come with definitely bigger bills on the fix. If I were to be honest, I would say that while we were generally prepared for a spend with a new place, I don’t think we were prepared for this level. There is a lot about this house that shows a combination of neglect and hubris. Just because you can watch a video about something doesn’t mean you should try the repair yourself.
Generally though, we love our home. We have a good plan of longterm and short term actions. Now that we have the initial fixes done, the next lot should be on our terms in terms of timing.