Surprised we don't have a thread on this topic...unless I just missed it when I did a search.
I am finding there are plenty of little tasks needed on the new house, although surprisingly few considering our house was built in 1920. I have some basic knowledge on things like minor repairs, electrical, etc. Let's just say I'm not a complete idiot...I can fix a few things.
One thing that is really annoying me is the lack of a back plate on the mail slot in the front door. Anyone know where to get just the back plate? I found a magnetic "energy efficient" one on eBay but I think I want a matching brass one. Seems like I have to replace the whole thing, which seems silly.
So far the only things I've had to do are fill the nail holes left behind and was able to use Homax texture spray to mimic the existing texture so that when TDD painted over everything it turned out really well. Other than that it's been basic stuff like hanging a heavy mirror with some drywall anchors, setting up the washer and dryer, putting together our dining room furniture, etc.
TDD handled all the painting upstairs while I was out of town last weekend. Thank goodness because I hate interior painting. I taped, she and the rest of the women in the family painted.
One interesting thing we found out is that the little pool in the backyard is equipped with three koi underneath the ice. Have no idea what to do with them as I've never had fish but the previous owner left food and a card for a company that will come out and do the seasonal cleaning.
I am finding there are plenty of little tasks needed on the new house, although surprisingly few considering our house was built in 1920. I have some basic knowledge on things like minor repairs, electrical, etc. Let's just say I'm not a complete idiot...I can fix a few things.
One thing that is really annoying me is the lack of a back plate on the mail slot in the front door. Anyone know where to get just the back plate? I found a magnetic "energy efficient" one on eBay but I think I want a matching brass one. Seems like I have to replace the whole thing, which seems silly.
So far the only things I've had to do are fill the nail holes left behind and was able to use Homax texture spray to mimic the existing texture so that when TDD painted over everything it turned out really well. Other than that it's been basic stuff like hanging a heavy mirror with some drywall anchors, setting up the washer and dryer, putting together our dining room furniture, etc.
TDD handled all the painting upstairs while I was out of town last weekend. Thank goodness because I hate interior painting. I taped, she and the rest of the women in the family painted.
One interesting thing we found out is that the little pool in the backyard is equipped with three koi underneath the ice. Have no idea what to do with them as I've never had fish but the previous owner left food and a card for a company that will come out and do the seasonal cleaning.
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Yeah, that's pretty awesome. If you could wire the whole house to respond to your phone (lights, oven, washers, radio) then you'd really have something going.