Pictures
Obviously, the most important part! Here is a Picasa Web Album of the pics.
The Problem
The house needs a bunch of work. We have gotten bids from a bunch of different contractors, but we don't know any of them, nor do we know anyone who has had them do work. Therefore, we don't know if they are reliable, fair, etc. We needed to get the bids done quickly, but we aren't married to these contractors, so if you are a contractor or know someone who is, we'd be interested in getting a bid, and would feel more comfortable going with someone we actually know.
The Heart of a Teacher
I am also interested in people who are willing to teach me how to do things that I do not know how to do, or that will let us save some $$$. For example, if a roofer were willing to "pay" me by reducing the cost if I help tear off the roof, and put new shingles on, I would be more excited to use that roofer, since I could save some money, and have a better idea of what is going wrong (if something ever does) in the future.
Professionals (Probably) Needed
So, there are some things that we need done professionally:
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Electrician
- Sanitizing the house
- Extermination (not that there is anything there, just a precaution, really)
- Inside painting (finishing a drywalled but not finished basement)
- Outside painting or siding
- Concrete leveling
Why?
If you are reading this, you probably like my family, and want what is best for us. (If you read this blog, and don't like my family, or me, please stop: that is creepy.) I am hoping that you would send your friends or relatives or your contractors that specialize in these areas our way to give us a hand. I will send them bids that we have already so that they know what we are looking at price-wise and work-wise.
Time-Frame
We are hoping to close Oct. 22nd, and then the work MUST be completed within 45 days, but hopefully within a month. We'd love to have Thanksgiving dinner in our new place!
Contact
My email address is jethrojones at gmail, and my phone number is 801-7-JETHRO. You can have your professional give me a call or email me and tell me that they got the referral from you.
Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel
As you know, we have been living in an old man's basement for the last few years, and he has generously taught me a lot, because he is that kind of guy, but there is still much to learn. At this new house, we will need to:
- paint
- install new doorknobs and locks
- install banister tops
- paint
- fix rain gutters and downspouts
- install outlet covers
- do a lot of caulking
- clean up the yard (weeds mostly)
- move some dirt to remove a negative grade into the house
- get rid of a lot of junk that we think the previous owners will leave there
- sell a pool table (maybe)
- Install a new back basement door
...And a lot of other stuff that I don't even know about yet, I am sure. We love our friends, spending time with them, and, of course, we want to show off our new home. If you would like to spend some quality time with me and the Mrs., and help us do some of these things, leave a comment, drop an email, send a text, or call me. We'd love to spend some time working with you. If you don't want to get your hands dirty, but still want to help, let us know, too.
Thanks
Thanks in advance for your help, and if nothing else, we'll take plenty of prayers. Plenty of prayers got us the "purple house" and we are very grateful for that.
