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Post by NastyWoman on Jan 15, 2020 19:29:12 GMT -5
I scrolled through the pics too fast and missed the legit early 70s green carpet that is still in the upstairs bedrooms. Ok.... that I might make a priority to replace.... I really like how the entry by the staircase is a perfect place for an 'office'. Why? The master bedroom is downstairs → not with the butt-ugly green carpet. Granted that carpet would eventually have to go, but it is in the guest sleep area so I don't see any reason to make that a priority. JMO
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Jan 15, 2020 20:10:32 GMT -5
Congratulations Shasta! I wonder what’s under the carpet. With a house built that long ago, I bet it has hardwoods! When I looked at the kitchen, I realized that’s the same flooring I had in my first house! It’s a really cute house and seems great for you. It’s wonderful that they’re leaving everything so that you can update and replace as needed.
Is there no entrance to the basement from inside the house? You may want to consider putting in a staircase for that so you have access all year round.
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Post by dannylion on Jan 15, 2020 20:22:53 GMT -5
Congratulations Shasta! I wonder what’s under the carpet. With a house built that long ago, I bet it has hardwoods! When I looked at the kitchen, I realized that’s the same flooring I had in my first house! It’s a really cute house and seems great for you. It’s wonderful that they’re leaving everything so that you can update and replace as needed. Is there no entrance to the basement from inside the house? You may want to consider putting in a staircase for that so you have access all year round. I had the same pattern in the kitchen of my townhouse, but it was mostly all shades of beige and brown. It did wear well, though.
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Post by haapai on Jan 15, 2020 20:31:01 GMT -5
Looks like a great house! If you don’t like the dark wood paneling, you can paint it light color. We had painted paneling in our previous house and I liked the look better than flat drywall. Goats for the yard instead of mowing? I don’t know how well that really works and may cause other issues. I think that you are underestimating the effort that it takes to get rid of dark wood paneling, especially in a relatively small and over-furnished house. You have to remove the trim in order to paint over or replace the paneling. It's tedious and complicated work even if you are only ripping off the existing trim and painting it a lighter color before nailing it back in place over the lightened wall, assuming, of course, that you don't break any of it while prying it off the wall and that you can find a match for it if you do.
I watched my mom put up fairly light-colored wood paneling in 1980. The wood paneling was cheap and quite and improvement over the un-insulated painted pressboard that was there but it was extremely fiddly work that looked extremely outdated by 1990. Two third of this wood paneling is still on the walls today. It takes courage, know-how, space, and lots of time to rip off trim, paneling, and pressboard and replace them with drywall and mostly new trim that fits the new dimensions of the room.
I refuse to cast stones at anyone who decides that something else merits tackling before getting rid of wood paneling.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2020 21:11:02 GMT -5
If I may ask, what is the building behind the carport? Outbuilding or? Just curiosity on my part but is it possible to go further west then south? Maybe longer but safer? I don't know that area at all. The building is a shed.
West is worse than going south and down through Nevada, unfortunately.
It took me almost 4 hours today to go 100 miles. It was all packed snow/ice and windy as heck. There were trucks on the pass and blowing snow. It was pretty crazy. But, I lived.
One more trip through that mess to move and I won't be traveling anymore down that in the winter unless someone is dying. lol
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2020 21:18:12 GMT -5
Goats. lol I think my neighbors will be thrilled enough that I have two big dogs... Yes, the paneling is horrible. I will probably paint it at some point. The houses in that area all seem to have asbestos tile ceilings and that gawd awful paneling... The paint store will know me well... The taxes shouldn't be more than probably $1000-1200 a year. Trash is $17 a month. Water/Sewer is about $75 more or less depending on how much water I used. Oil for heat I will know more after I live there a bit. I did 500 miles in Mary Jane today to get back to Reno before the incoming storm. 100 miles of packed snow then another 350+ of varying degrees of black ice and slush. It took me 8.5 hours. Ug. So not looking forward to making that trip again, but the scenery is AMAZING.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2020 21:26:14 GMT -5
This was the view before the Baker Pass on the Steens Highway today. Cold and windy as heck but amazing... Then this was on the other side of the pass about 30 miles south
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 15, 2020 22:12:31 GMT -5
Goats. lol I think my neighbors will be thrilled enough that I have two big dogs... Yes, the paneling is horrible. I will probably paint it at some point. The houses in that area all seem to have asbestos tile ceilings and that gawd awful paneling... The paint store will know me well... The taxes shouldn't be more than probably $1000-1200 a year. Trash is $17 a month. Water/Sewer is about $75 more or less depending on how much water I used. Oil for heat I will know more after I live there a bit. I did 500 miles in Mary Jane today to get back to Reno before the incoming storm. 100 miles of packed snow then another 350+ of varying degrees of black ice and slush. It took me 8.5 hours. Ug. So not looking forward to making that trip again, but the scenery is AMAZING. Should you get some tire chains, or at least some snow tires, for these trips? And, sorry, 500 miles on snowy, icy, roads in 8.5 hours says to me that you were driving too fast for the conditions. Signed, the New Englander with a Lead Foot Herself
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 7:43:03 GMT -5
I did 500 miles in Mary Jane today to get back to Reno before the incoming storm. 100 miles of packed snow then another 350+ of varying degrees of black ice and slush. It took me 8.5 hours. Ug. So not looking forward to making that trip again, but the scenery is AMAZING. You've got more guts than I do, but I knew that already. I'm a real wimp about driving in snow. Even with the advantage of a truck (I have a Sentra), you have to be 100% vigilant because things can change so quickly. Sounds like you and Mary Jane will get along just fine!
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jan 16, 2020 11:16:29 GMT -5
That house is cute.....a much better choice than that Victorian you were looking at, and having a heat source is always a good thing. You might want to pull up a corner of the carpet and check that out, hardwood floors under the carpet could very well be a possibility.
About oil heat, my dad’s house has that in upstate NY. His oil tank gets filled a couple times each winter, and it runs about $800 each time depending upon how cold the winter. I think for balanced billing, it winds up being just over $100/mo. That might give you a ballpark for oil costs.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 11:55:13 GMT -5
I did 500 miles in Mary Jane today to get back to Reno before the incoming storm. 100 miles of packed snow then another 350+ of varying degrees of black ice and slush. It took me 8.5 hours. Ug. So not looking forward to making that trip again, but the scenery is AMAZING. You've got more guts than I do, but I knew that already. I'm a real wimp about driving in snow. Even with the advantage of a truck (I have a Sentra), you have to be 100% vigilant because things can change so quickly. Sounds like you and Mary Jane will get along just fine! Although I've lived with snow and ice for a couple of decades, I tend to stay home when the roads are crappy. I plan to continue that trend after I move. As to the speed comment, I was doing 25-35 on the packed snow and being passed by nearly everyone. That part of the trip took me nearly 4 hours to go about 100 miles. Once I got onto 95, there was no snow or ice and it was 75 MPH for a while. That highway had something that looked like heat tapes across it and was surprisingly dry compared to everywhere else. Still not sure what that was all about. Highway 80 in NV is 80 MPH highway and I did about 65 MPH with some light black ice, again being passed by most people including trucks. I think my speed was cautious and appropriate. Mary Jane did great. She's lifted, so I am still getting used to her center of gravity and that was my biggest fear because I am not experienced driving her on slick roads. I need to take her out and play on some snow/ice to get a better feel of how she reacts, but I will wait until after I move.
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Post by snapdragon on Jan 16, 2020 13:19:32 GMT -5
Great that you found something that will work well for you.
Please have your Propane Tank checked -- I believe that they have a age and should be replaced after a specific time. I know that portable propane tanks were given so many years/how many fill ups before they had to be replaced in my area.
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Post by mcsangel2 on Jan 16, 2020 13:55:34 GMT -5
I scrolled through the pics too fast and missed the legit early 70s green carpet that is still in the upstairs bedrooms. Ok.... that I might make a priority to replace.... I really like how the entry by the staircase is a perfect place for an 'office'. Why? The master bedroom is downstairs → not with the butt-ugly green carpet. Granted that carpet would eventually have to go, but it is in the guest sleep area so I don't see any reason to make that a priority. JMO Is there a bedroom downstairs? The specs say 2 Bedrooms 1 bath, I only saw pictures of 2 bedrooms, each under a sloping roof, with the ugly old green carpeting. If there's another bedroom, it's not in the spec and there wasn't a picture.
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Post by NastyWoman on Jan 16, 2020 14:00:24 GMT -5
Why? The master bedroom is downstairs → not with the butt-ugly green carpet. Granted that carpet would eventually have to go, but it is in the guest sleep area so I don't see any reason to make that a priority. JMO Is there a bedroom downstairs? The specs say 2 Bedrooms 1 bath, I only saw pictures of 2 bedrooms, each under a sloping roof, with the ugly old green carpeting. If there's another bedroom, it's not in the spec and there wasn't a picture. It was in the description. Master bedroom downstairs, with second bedroom and additional sleeping area upstairs
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jan 16, 2020 14:03:55 GMT -5
Great that you found something that will work well for you. Please have your Propane Tank checked -- I believe that they have a age and should be replaced after a specific time. I know that portable propane tanks were given so many years/how many fill ups before they had to be replaced in my area. The description of the heating system says it is an oil furnace. Not propane.
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Post by mcsangel2 on Jan 16, 2020 14:07:08 GMT -5
Is there a bedroom downstairs? The specs say 2 Bedrooms 1 bath, I only saw pictures of 2 bedrooms, each under a sloping roof, with the ugly old green carpeting. If there's another bedroom, it's not in the spec and there wasn't a picture. It was in the description. Master bedroom downstairs, with second bedroom and additional sleeping area upstairs I looked at the pics more closely...it's because the bedroom with the 2 twin beds doesn't have a window, so it's not a legal sleeping area. I guess the master is off the living room, but don't know why they didn't take any pictures.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 14:38:15 GMT -5
Great that you found something that will work well for you. Please have your Propane Tank checked -- I believe that they have a age and should be replaced after a specific time. I know that portable propane tanks were given so many years/how many fill ups before they had to be replaced in my area. The tank is heating oil, not propane.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 14:53:30 GMT -5
Why? The master bedroom is downstairs → not with the butt-ugly green carpet. Granted that carpet would eventually have to go, but it is in the guest sleep area so I don't see any reason to make that a priority. JMO Is there a bedroom downstairs? The specs say 2 Bedrooms 1 bath, I only saw pictures of 2 bedrooms, each under a sloping roof, with the ugly old green carpeting. If there's another bedroom, it's not in the spec and there wasn't a picture. There is a large master on the first floor next to the bathroom. It had a queen size bed in it with plenty of room for the dresser, etc... and a big closet. I was kinda surprised at the size of the closets in this house considering the age. The room with the trophies used to be a bedroom and next to it was a small bathroom and the master bedroom in a Jack and Jill configuration. Years ago, the owner had it reconfigured (with permits) and expanded the bathroom and master. The other room was changed into the weird trophy room (they used that as a bar) and a smaller room/hall space also not pictured that is outside the bathroom door and between the master and the trophy room. The trophy area will become studio space for my business and I may set up some drying racks in the weird hall (under the stairs) where I can dry jewelry pieces and paintings. The upstairs has a decent size room with a queen bed. It also has that L-shape area where 2 twins bed are. My assumption is they had grandkids and wanted the 3 beds upstairs for visitors. Since there is no window in the twin bed area it's not a legal bedroom. I may eventually take those two twin beds out and convert that into office space or something. Pretty low on my list to deal with the upstairs though. The stairs themselves are insanely steep and the treads are only about 6" so you have to put your feet sideways to go up them. Apparently in the last century people had much smaller feet?
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Post by debthaven on Jan 16, 2020 18:14:45 GMT -5
I love the house!
The decor, not so much. It's not that it's old-fashioned, it's that it's dark (the kitchen and the wood panelling). In such a cold climate I would definitely prefer more light/lighter colors.
Shasta I know you are very handy. I would definitely check to see what's under all the carpeting. I would also want to paint the panelling.
I'm guessing there might be a lot of "treasures" in everything that was left. If you have the patience and inclination, selling the items you don't want would probably provide at least some money towards any changes you want to make.
So excited for your new start!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 20:48:47 GMT -5
I love the house! The decor, not so much. It's not that it's old-fashioned, it's that it's dark (the kitchen and the wood panelling). In such a cold climate I would definitely prefer more light/lighter colors. Shasta I know you are very handy. I would definitely check to see what's under all the carpeting. I would also want to paint the panelling. I'm guessing there might be a lot of "treasures" in everything that was left. If you have the patience and inclination, selling the items you don't want would probably provide at least some money towards any changes you want to make. So excited for your new start!!! I really love the house as well. I didn't think I would just from the pictures, but in person it really did feel like it should be my next home. The kitchen cabinets will be painted, probably white, and the flooring and ugly wallpaper must go. The first project will be the window coverings. There isn't a single one I could stand to look at. I don't even think any of those are appropriate to donate or sell. lol The windows do have these screen things on them so you can see out but others can't see in. I will probably leave those and hang some more modern curtains. That alone should brighten up the place a bit. In person, it didn't look as small and cluttered, but there are a few pieces of furniture that won't be there too long... And, the paneling will get painted as well. The carpeting downstairs will get trashed by dirty dog feet before too long. I will leave it until it starts to wear and then tear it all out. I've wanted the same flooring in my entire house for a long time, so at that point I will put something down. If it has hardwood and they are in good shape, perhaps refinish those and put something else in the kitchen. Thankfully, the house is so clean I don't have to start tearing into things as soon as I move in. I will live with some of the ugly and then work on things as the mood strikes.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 20:56:06 GMT -5
I didn't really realize how stressed out the drug cartel issues and my property itself were making me until my house finally sold.
It's not just the pot grower BS, but just being at my house had a lot of negative emotion and history attached to it.
I guess that's part of why I was really serious about purging belongings. I want to start over and it's hard to do that with reminders everywhere of the past.
It's exciting to know I will be somewhere new where I can explore and enjoy the area relatively stress-free. It's also going to be nice to decorate my house exactly how I want to.
My mom gives me a lot of grief for my choice of moving out of the area. I am mostly ignoring it. I've spent nearly 25 years taking care of other people and deserve to live where I choose and spend my time how I choose before I get too old to be able to do so. I refuse to feel guilty.
As an added bonus, the dentist near my mom wanted $1800 for a crown plus another $1000 if I needed a root canal... They also charge about $500 for an exam and x-rays.
I called up the dentist where I am moving that also does the same day crowns and their price was $1100 for their most expensive crown and that includes an exam and full x-rays! Guess I will be waiting until I move for dental work.
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Post by debthaven on Jan 16, 2020 21:03:38 GMT -5
The kitchen cabinets will be painted, probably white, and the flooring and ugly wallpaper must go. I am so so happy to hear that Shasta! Because I know that YOU would be happier if those things were done. I didn't mention the kitchen. We had a medium-oak kitchen for 30+ years. We replaced it with a cheap WHITE Ikea kitchen 3.5 years ago. Seriously, 3.5 years later, there is not a single day that I walk into that kitchen without feeling joyful. (Part of that is because we added a window on the blind wall.) And YAY for the dentist! Sounds like you chose the right place.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 21:08:17 GMT -5
The kitchen cabinets will be painted, probably white, and the flooring and ugly wallpaper must go. I am so so happy to hear that Shasta! Because I know that YOU would be happier if those things were done. I didn't mention the kitchen. We had a medium-oak kitchen for 30+ years. We replaced it with a cheap WHITE Ikea kitchen 3.5 years ago. Seriously, 3.5 years later, there is not a single day that I walk into that kitchen without feeling joyful. (Part of that is because we added a window on the blind wall.) And YAY for the dentist! Sounds like you chose the right place. Some people have an objection to painting wood cabinets - I'm not one of them. lol The appliances are all fairly old as well. When it comes to the washing machine, that means it will actually wash my clothes, so I hope it lasts forever. The stove will probably replaced soon because it has the old electric burners. Right now they have those covers on them. Really not my thing but I can live with it for a while.
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Post by debthaven on Jan 16, 2020 21:11:20 GMT -5
Shasta, I love thinking about this sort of thing so I had a couple of other ideas. You can absolutely feel free to ignore me!
One of the costs of the new bright white Ikea kitchen I love so much was installing a window on the previously blind wall. That cost 2.5K, but remember that we're in a HCOLA just outside Paris. And we're not handy, that was the price to have someone else do it.
SOOOO ... this made me wonder whether it might be worth installing even a cheap/small window in that upstairs "sleeping area" that is not technically a bedroom (because there is no window).
Why?! Because then you would have bought a two-bedroom home, and have transformed it into a three-bedroom home! Even if YOU don't need that extra "official" bedroom, having a third "official" bedroom would definitely add value to your house at a relatively low cost! So I would DEFINITELY consider doing that!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2020 21:13:46 GMT -5
Shasta, I love thinking about this sort of thing so I had a couple of other ideas. You can absolutely feel free to ignore me! One of the costs of the new bright white Ikea kitchen I love so much was installing a window on the previously blind wall. That cost 2.5K, but remember that we're in a HCOLA just outside Paris. SOOOO ... this made me wonder whether it might be worth installing even a cheap/small window in that upstairs sleeping area that is not technically a bedroom (because there is no window). Why?! Because then you would have bought a two-bedroom home, and have transformed it into a three-bedroom home! Even if YOU don't need that extra "official" bedroom, having a third "official" bedroom would definitely add value to your house! So I would DEFINITELY consider doing that! We have a lot of weird building codes in the US. Not sure you can just add a window and claim a bedroom. It also increases your taxes when you pull the building permits to do an upgrade.
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Post by debthaven on Jan 16, 2020 21:14:41 GMT -5
Ah, OK, I'm not aware of that. But it might be worth looking into?
ETA: I'm just going by previous posts that said that the "sleeping area" couldn't be considered a bedroom because there is no window.
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Post by dannylion on Jan 16, 2020 21:47:17 GMT -5
If there is a Home Depot nearby, they might send you a "welcome to your new home" 10% discount coupon a few weeks after you close on your new house. (I got one when my house was retitled in my trust; I guess they just go by deed recordings, which are public information here). They usually have similar prices on appliances as other big box stores, especially during popular sale periods. A 10% discount on top of a good sale price would be a nice bonus.
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Post by travelnut11 on Jan 16, 2020 22:10:01 GMT -5
Ah, OK, I'm not aware of that. But it might be worth looking into?
ETA: I'm just going by previous posts that said that the "sleeping area" couldn't be considered a bedroom because there is no window.
I'm not sure if this is true everywhere but where I live there has to be a window and a closet for it to count as a bedroom
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Jan 16, 2020 22:19:53 GMT -5
Does your new town have Nextdoor? That is an online bulletin board where people post they have slightly used appliances and other things. You might be able to get good used appliances.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Jan 16, 2020 22:28:29 GMT -5
I know what you mean about the stairs. My son's house has narrow stairs in house that was built in the 80s, I think. Also my grandson's stairs are narrow. Tripped my GRDIL while she was carrying her son. She broke her ankle. My 80s house has regular stairs. But they will trip a person if you're not paying attention.
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