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Day 33 Exterior PVC Trim and setting the stage for window replacements There were not stock sizes available at the big box stores. Custom orders are available but for a $205 window I would imagine that the would be well into the $300 plus range.

Day 32 Windows and Aluminum Trim

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I am enjoying running the PEX. With my limited access and the size of the Apollo Crimper Tool, you do have to always be a few steps ahead in your installation.

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Little Shower is almost ready for tile down the road. I will go ahead and install the shower valve. Amazing how much time labor and $ to get it to this point.

2 Sheets 3/4” 4 x 8 treated $59 each The lists keep growing.

$5.98 if I remember from this morning 😀

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Day 24 Changed out a BR window after running more water supply lines.

Day 23 One more major hurtle in my mind on this renovation. I still have to rough in/dry in the rear porch. Once I have that done I am trying to figure out if the window replacement is next. Depending on the weather I can always work on the plumbing. If I can catch some good weather I may...

It is not that uncommon more block or some skirting.

Day 21 Another day of watching the contractor/roofer.

Always good suggestions. I plan on beefing up the top plate. I had given them enough suggestions. It is not really a room as much as it is just an expansion of the kitchen area. The porch is concrete and brick. It's step down is just going to have to be what it is. If the sliding door was still...

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Day 19 Tomorrow some real fun begins.

I am doing the same. The only item I just cannot afford today but would love to get my hands on is the multi-zone Mini Split. I know it is going up in cost and maybe availability.

I am amazed at the out of stock items at Lowe’s and HD. I finally found some 3/4” rings. They were nonexistent at 4 other box stores in Richmond.

There was a Day 18, but it was not very productive and visual. It was more planning and trying to figure out how to run PEX lines and move some electrical as well.

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I was told they had agreed to the sale so I got going. I sent the attorney not only the deposit (It was more than he requested.) and the balance due that was not even asked for (It was post dated for the completion of the sale and included the $28 for recording the deed.) He was in good shape as...

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I am hopeful about the septic system condition. My problem is locating the holding tank and the distribution box. I have a diagram of the system from the health department. It is unfortunately not to scale. I know pretty well it’s location. I will call in someone to pump it. To do that they will...

JD is history. It just needs to head to the dump. The floors are solid except where the rim and joists were just repaired. I have 2 sheets of 3/4 treated plywood. (Talk about heavy.) Bathroom floors are perfect with no stains etc… Even the skylight water went straight into the garden tub. We...

You've been busy... (understatement of the year????) Good job. Thanks I have tackled what I believe to be the hardest fixes. I have a few other areas of concern with the floor at the front door. The patio door joists needed to be resolved prior to the new roof. I hope to have the replacement...

New Metal Roof in February. We have done other metal roofs on sheds etc.. but I want this done right and fast. We are adding porches on the front and rear. 26GA Galvalume.

What has been great so far is that my 3 sons have all gotten involved. The oldest is more than qualified to do any of this work. The middle son has never expressed any interest. Now he is fired up. The youngest always was going to need to make a lot of money to pay someone, but after I renovated...

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This is the first Day the Property was really mine. I took a crazy chance to get a head start on my project. I was assured that I would be the owner, but it would have been a lot of work for the next person if someone else got it. Day 13 My tractor has paid for itself several times over the years.

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The first thing I did back in November was to go there and tarp up the skylight that was leaking into the tub. He was quite the bachelor with his garden tub with mirrors and a suntan tanning table in the spare bedroom.

After they accepted my offer, I decided to see if I could gain access to the trailer. I loaded up my tools and figured I could get in. Before unloading anything, I walked up to the outside disconnect and there was a key in the box. I now have access and a key. No lock changes required. It was...

Within 24 hours my offer was accepted. This was in November. Done Deal. Not really as the Medicaid Offices could not decide who would agree to process or go on record as agreeing to the sale. (Waiting on confirmation from the state as to which office will consent to the private sale to you for...

Can you locate the outside AC compressor? Front Door and Sidewalk

My best and final was 10K. I sent them a few pictures and explained that the trailer would have to be removed and had little value. The site was over grown and had a feral cat population and the County had been trying to deal with it for years.

To recap. I have a lot with a deeded boat slip. It has towering pine trees that would need to be removed to make a building site. There is a lot next door with a mobile home on it. That the owner was in long term care after a stroke in March 2014. I have inquired with the family for years about...

I cannot remember the exact material. It was fairly light weight with the white glossy finish. Then trimmed out with 1 x 4 as best I remember!😀

I can't say too much at this point as there are some lose ends with my lawyer. I do have a lot that is off the lake. You can catch a glimpse of the water in the fall and winter and that is a stretch. I also have a deeded boat slip that came with my lot. I am pretty much the closest person to the...

I seem to like properties that have some idiosyncrasies. That is a mouthful. Mountain house and garage had a group home buy next door. ARC were beautiful people and were a joy. Property with large garage with apartment had access issues. In the end I was offered deeded access and had a great...

Closer to Henrico

I was not in a big hurry and the reason I got the lot on the low side was my neighbor to my right. He had a feral cat population and his family was not responsive to my inquiries. He did aid me on my negotiations as to who else would want my lot. Certainly not my wife, who did not see my...

My lot. So now I need Water, Power, Sewer and a Septic System. It is adding up quick and to start I have to clear the trees.

In Virginia we have some great places to boat. Rivers, Chesapeake Bay, Tidewater, Smith Mountain Lake, Lake Anna and what I think for us is the the best of the best, Lake Gaston. With 20-22K acres of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers managed water the lake varies by about 1 foot year round. I...

Not sure if there is much interest here on this forum but I have posted several other projects over the years and have enjoyed the praise, suggestions and criticism provided by the forum posters. I will need to give some background. I am what I refer to as a $.25 Millionaire. I make a decent...

The only help I had was on the metal roof. I had my 3 sons help out with the panels. I did not put any flashing on the side wall. I have had minimal water if any even in a down pour. The gap is very slight and I figured I could deal with it if it turned out to be an issue.

2020 The last shed on the opposite side. 16 x 24 and tall enough for my boat. No Concrete only gravel. One man band on this build. Tractor raised the 12'? x 24' and then a portable winch to get it close and then I had to center and level it. As my oldest son said later. I will beat you if you...

I did trim it out and finished all the supports.

Figured I would update my post. Added to the garage with sheds on both sides. 2018 24 x 48 It has really come in handy. Parties, Boat Storage, Car Projects and just hanging out. I consider this a continuation of the original project. 2 x 4 on the perpendicular 1 x 6 gives a nice straight...

My original garage on the left. New garage is 60 x 100 x 14. AC and Heat. 60 x 20 mezzanine. I helped build it for a friend who wanted my old garage and needed some additional space.

11-22-09 was when my last thread was started. My premise was to do it on the cheap. Not cut corners but build as much building for as little as possible. I shared most of the costs as best as I could remember. I built a 40 x 64 x 12 with an apartment, HVAC, 300'+ well, septic for garage and...

I am squeezing every penny out of every item on this build. From the land to the building. If I wanted to be able to build what I wanted, buying the property cheap was going to make the biggest difference. I tracted mulit-listings and searches on line and drove all over 3 counties looking for...