Buying a House!

[Belsnickel]

(12-13-2018, 08:24 PM)bfine32 Wrote: The provided picture looks beautiful and it sounds very nice. Just remember; as a home owner you are NEVER done. It's either repairs or upgrades. Learn to do as much as you can on your own. YouTube is your friend.  

(12-13-2018, 09:32 PM)jfkbengals Wrote: This is very true.

HOWEVER, keep in mind two things with each project you undertake.

First, if the project can become costly if it isn't done correctly the first time, leave it to an insured professional.  Often repairing a part of something done poorly costs as much or more than just having a professional do it from the get go.

Second, remember to calculate your the value of your own time and sanity when you consider which projects to undertake yourself.  It is easy to say "I can do that myself and save money", but sometimes the amount of time required to do the job in off work hours can either take up all of your time for a significant period, leave daily life upside down for an extended period, or both.  These things can ultimately bring the stress level for you or family members to a very high level.

I am fortunate in that I grew up the son of a carpenter. My father wired houses for a living, then was a maintenance supervisor in a retirement community when we moved to Virginia. Everything short of a full-blown extension on the house was done by my father. My brother-in-law did build his own extension on his house, and my uncle just outright built his house. So while I am not as handy as my male relatives, I have picked up quite a bit along the way.

I do also know my limitations, though. I know when to call for help. Probably the most important lesson learned growing up as I did.