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Re: One step closer
Posted: 05 Sep 2017, 11:41
by C00kiemonster
Cav wrote:2 weeks ago last Friday myself and gfCav moved into our first home. 3 days of removing a chimney flue and woodchip. 1 day of fillering the damage caused. 4 days of painting (8 coats required in the bedroom to cover the filler properly). 2 days of painting and wallpapering the lounge. 1 day to fit new flooring in the bedroom and new skirting.
We have an idea for how the TV will be mounted to the living room wall involving our 3rd trip to Ikea.. going to create a floating wall with LEDs around the edge projecting onto the wallpaper.
Virgin 100mb broadband and TV getting installed in a couple of weeks too (Y)
Pictures will follow when I have broadband! haha
You have to admire that effort
Its inspiring to hear ideas and pride in your new home. Keep up the good work! You get a lot out of getting it done yourself (plus saving a fortune).
Re: One step closer
Posted: 05 Sep 2017, 11:48
by Monty
Woodchip! Satan's spawn!
Re: One step closer
Posted: 05 Sep 2017, 12:53
by StMarks
Monty wrote:Woodchip! Satan's spawn!
Not too bad to remove, although I admit I don't like doing it.
However I currently have one with Cork Ceiling Tiles. Now they really are an utter 'mare.
Re: One step closer
Posted: 05 Sep 2017, 16:39
by Rossgo
Sounds good buddy..keep it going
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Re: One step closer
Posted: 05 Sep 2017, 17:35
by D6Nutz
Monty wrote:Woodchip! Satan's spawn!
Pah, it's got nothing on artex!! Especially when said artex is on all 4 walls of the hallway!
Good stuff
though mate, must be nice now all the moving crap is being you.
Re: One step closer
Posted: 05 Sep 2017, 21:21
by Monty
D6Nutz wrote:Monty wrote:Woodchip! Satan's spawn!
Pah, it's got nothing on artex!! Especially when said artex is on all 4 walls of the hallway!
True that, or those polystyrene celling squares from the 70s. Utter B@starsds!
The problem I have with Woodchip paper is it's normally put on shitty walls to cover up dodgy plaster. Every single time I've try removing it I've ended up re-plastering.
Don't get me started on Victorian ceilings!
Re: One step closer
Posted: 06 Sep 2017, 07:12
by Cav
Thanks guys.. it's a massive relief to be in the property now but I must say, I'm not looking forward to tomorrow when our first mortgage payment comes out
Re: One step closer
Posted: 06 Sep 2017, 07:13
by C00kiemonster
Cav wrote:Thanks guys.. it's a massive relief to be in the property now but I must say, I'm not looking forward to tomorrow when our first mortgage payment comes out
Only 25 years to go
Re: One step closer
Posted: 06 Sep 2017, 07:16
by Cav
C00kiemonster wrote:Cav wrote:Thanks guys.. it's a massive relief to be in the property now but I must say, I'm not looking forward to tomorrow when our first mortgage payment comes out
Only 25 years to go
**ahem** 30 years
Re: One step closer
Posted: 06 Sep 2017, 09:20
by Rossgo
It will be worth it mate. I'm renting and I fear the worst for when I'm older. When you have paid off your mortgage it is a huge weight off your chest - that's what my dad said at least, now he can do a small low paid job but able to actually enjoy what he does without fear of having a huge debt and burdon over the top of him. You will look back and say to your kids 'it was tough, but that's it for me, I can relax in my own property until the day o meet the reaper!'
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Re: One step closer
Posted: 06 Sep 2017, 10:10
by Cav
Yeah that's the way I'm looking at it. It shouldn't be too tough from about 4 years in as my pay will go up and my outgoings will effectively reduce (until kids)
Re: One step closer
Posted: 06 Sep 2017, 10:40
by Rossgo
Sounds like you have a plan!
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Re: One step closer
Posted: 06 Sep 2017, 10:48
by D41
I think the main difference is that as long as you're still paying for it, there's always a remote chance that it can be taken from you.....job loss, illness, etc.
Re: One step closer
Posted: 06 Sep 2017, 11:23
by Cav
D41 wrote:I think the main difference is that as long as you're still paying for it, there's always a remote chance that it can be taken from you.....job loss, illness, etc.
Keep that positivity coming you Realist!
Re: One step closer
Posted: 06 Sep 2017, 11:34
by D41
Sorry.....my phone started acting up and I had trouble posting just that much.
I was about to add to what Rossi wrote about how you don't have to worry so much, etc.
PS....I just inherited a house in Co.Durham if you're interested?? Do you a good deal?
Slappers discount.
On a house, Lolz.
Re: One step closer
Posted: 06 Sep 2017, 11:54
by StMarks
D41 wrote:Sorry.....my phone started acting up and I had trouble posting just that much.
I was about to add to what Rossi wrote about how you don't have to worry so much, etc.
PS....I just inherited a house in Co.Durham if you're interested?? Do you a good deal?
Slappers discount.
On a house, Lolz.
.
Not being divvied up between you ?
Re: One step closer
Posted: 06 Sep 2017, 12:09
by D41
Between me??
Re: One step closer
Posted: 06 Sep 2017, 12:33
by StMarks
D41 wrote:Between me??
D41 wrote:.............. Plus I grew up with a sister, and she's a certified r'tarded wannabe princess. I despise her with a passion.
Re: One step closer
Posted: 06 Sep 2017, 12:39
by D41
I think you've answered your own question there.
But in short, no.
Re: One step closer
Posted: 06 Sep 2017, 16:25
by Kwacky
Ah kids, the joys of paying more than your mortgage so you can send them to nursery so you can go to work to afford to send them to nursery.