So it's been a doozy of a month or so. Missed deadlines and subs that don't show up are par for the course in this business, which is something neither one of us (or Daddy for that matter) can get used to dealing with over and over. She's done. Ready for a family to come and love her and make her home. She is great! New open floor plan with all the bells and whistles. Want a list (I love a list!) of all the lovely?
- new kitchen including cabinets, granite, stainless appliances and tile. we basically started from subfloors and studs.
- new hardwoods and carpet
- new bathrooms except those cool old cast iron tubs we couldn't bear to part with
- new mantle (so darling!)
- new exterior doors and windows
- new roof
- new garage doors and deck
- new landscaping and the beloved flagstone path
- freshly painted walls, trim, doors inside and out!
Here's what we have learned on our first house (another list!)
- when subs are desperate for work, they are experts at everything!
- subs are messy and rarely clean up after themselves
- use good subs when you find one and hang on to them!
- trust your instincts
- don't let your daddy pick up the stain for the door or the floors after you REPEATEDLY told him what color you want to go with. It will be redder and lighter than you wanted and will make you grumpy every time you see it. That goes for the size of bathroom mirrors as well.
- the Shelby County Landfill is home to thousands of seagulls
- ask for opinions from seasoned contractors and real estate gurus. Their advice will vary widely, but will always be helpful.
- your own house suffers greatly. Next go round we will be getting help with house cleaning or DHR might take our babies away!
- your husband will have to babysit more than he signed up for in the beginning
- nobody at the Golden Rule in Pelham will look at you funny if you come in for lunch dirty and looking like a homeless street lady. Best spot in town for end of the week pow wows and catching up on family business.
- all the painters around use Behr paint
- it pays to keep a tape measure, gloves, and rain boots (for muddy days on job sites) in the car at ALL times
- family can make you crazy but oh so fun to hang out with
- doing something worthwhile is never easy, but can be LOADS of fun
Now for the Before and Afters...
So here's the real estate agent's website: http://www.remax-alabama.com/Home/1481-ARROWHEAD-TRL-ALABASTER-AL-35007/BR/495164/
Help us get this baby sold! Pass it along if you know somebody who is looking for a new home!
Thanks so much for following along with Peggy Sue and stay tuned for our next project...coming soon!
