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07-16-2010, 08:09 AM | #2 |
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i'd consider going ahead and finishing the basement if the funds are there. do it now and it would probably cost less than having it done later.
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07-16-2010, 08:12 AM | #3 |
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That's the thing, I don't think I can swing doing it all right now, I could only do about 5k.
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we were very glad to get it done, and of course the house was worth quite a bit more. we think it was a lot cheaper in the long run. either way, good luck. sec
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07-16-2010, 08:21 AM | #5 |
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at the very least, I would recommend you have the carpenters frame the basement as you would want it, run all your MEPs, drywall and float/tape the space. You can save $ by doing the flooring/painting and other finish work yourself, even if they just rough-in the bathroom you can add toilet, shower fixtures etc, this will also help keep u motivated to finish the basement sooner than later as the rough-in and drywall will be done, you're just left to make it pretty
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07-16-2010, 08:22 AM | #6 |
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Having a nice shaded outdoor space to sit, BBQ, etc would be a priority for me. But I don't like spending money on temporary things. Seems like for $5K you could at least get a start on an outdoor area. I would build something permanent that you can expand on later.
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07-16-2010, 08:22 AM | #7 |
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Already did the rough in for a bar sink and full bath down there.
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07-16-2010, 08:28 AM | #8 | |
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Save some money by installing the bat insulation yourself..before they drywall, very easy and quick. Let the pros do the drywall/float/tape, trust me, not a fun or fast project if you don't do it everyday. Also by getting this stuff down now, you can piece mill projects as your budget allows and roll the initial construction expense into your mortgage, which at the end of the day should only cost you a few extra dollars per month |
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07-16-2010, 08:33 AM | #9 |
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Looking at the picture, I'd strongly recommend a roof over those other things.
Otherwise, my general rule is "buy less, but more cool". Instead of adding lots of features, make sure the features you have make people go 'wow'. I find it kind of funny when I go into a house that's really large, but all the features are low-end quality and the furniture is cheap.
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07-16-2010, 08:40 AM | #11 |
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The inverse is also funny...
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07-16-2010, 08:42 AM | #12 |
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Agree 100%
We are spending a little more than we have planned so that we can upgrade appliances, woodwork, hardwood floors, tile, huge master shower. We do have a roof now, at the end it will look like this except flipped. |
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07-16-2010, 08:45 AM | #13 |
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Not really. Most older craftsman or other older style homes have a lot less square footage than the average home today, but they tend to have fantastic details that are simply out of the price range of most people who are building new.
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07-16-2010, 08:46 AM | #14 |
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One thing I lament not putting in my kitchen is a weight-activated water fountain and built-in drain on the floor so my cat can get his own water. Now he jumps up on the counter and I have to turn the sink on for him and wait until he finishes drinking. (He prefers drinking moving water over water bowls.)
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07-16-2010, 08:47 AM | #15 |
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The hose we sold in December fit that description. It was a full 2 story brick craftsman with 2400 sq ft., but the woodwork in the place and how it was but was just awesome. I'll always miss that house.
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