Inspection

We had the inspection today!  It went really well!  Now please remember- we didn't buy a brand new house- we brought a fixer-upper built in 1975.  We know this and it doesn't scare us.  If it scares you- you might want to close your internet browser and take a few deep breaths.  :)

The inspector found the following must fix before our closing date items:
 --A recalled electrical box in the utility room- woops- I guess the bank will have to replace that.

--A window that had a broken frame thing- I really have no idea what you'd call it.  If you turn the knobs to open the window the top part of the window falls down and if you were unaware of this little defect you might crush a finger.  Well, not so much crush as bruise... badly.

--Another window just needs to be replaced (it's old)

--The master bathroom needs to be completed- the prior owners must have planning to update it and stopped midway through the construction process.  Our lenders will require that to be finished before we can move in.


Everything else can be/will be address/fixed by us.  Our inspector and realtor believe that the above concerns will have to be taken care of in order for our lender to approve our loan.  Isn't this a crazy process!?!

Everything else will be addressed by us- fix garage door, replace poorly planned egress "window" covered with plywood with glass blocks or cement blocks or an actual window.  Purchase egress window covers.  Install GFCI outlets throughout the house.  Paint trim in the outside of the house.  Trim a few trees that hang over the house.  Little things that can easily be addressed during my summer vacation.  Yay busy summer projects!  

Next step?  Our realtor goes to the bank people who own our house and provides them with our list of demands.  (Is this beginning to sound like a hijack situation?)  So, I guess things might slow down for a little bit.  As for us- we plan to stain/water seal our fence panels this weekend.  I think we will select the Russett color from yesterday.  We should begin to pack and I need to continue to work on grad school work.  Boo- not fun.  House planning = fun! 

Wait... What did we just sign?

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Ahhhh. It was time to sign more paperwork today.   Needless to say,  it was a little intense.   Where did this deposit in your checking come from?   Who was your landlord three years ago?  Any ways we are making great progress toward April 30th.   Inspection tomorrow.   I wonder if we will find any surprises...

In the mean time check out these stain colors....which is your favorite for the fence panels?

Full Schedule

We've got a full schedule this week. 
Tuesday- We have a meeting with our mortgage person to provide them with important paperwork and sign a bunch of additional paperwork.
Wednesday- After school homework club (I have this every Wednesday) and our home inspection. We're getting closer my friends. 

We're searching for fence posts, discussing stain colors for the fence panels, and excitedly counting the days until April 30th.    Would you like to see pictures of the kitchen? 

 Okay- so this is the kitchen's fake wall (well it's actually a hallow, real wall).  We plan to knock that sucker down on Day 1 and create an open kitchen/living room/dining room floor plan.  We will replace it with an island with cupboards underneath.   It's going to be a big task but it really seems like the fake wall takes away from the awesome ceilings.  

The kitchen has a lot of positive potential, however, it doesn't have a stove.... part of our offer includes a stove.  :) 

We plan to remove the wallpaper and paint the walls a similar color to the living room.  

I've been really wracking my brain about what to put above the sink. 

What do you think about this book shelf idea for cookbooks?

Or what do you think about a wine rack? 

Which is your favorite?
Back to dreaming and grading papers and spring cleaning. 


The links to the pictures above can be found here, and here.

Lots of love. 

Fence Panels

Yesterday, my mom and I embarked on the adventure of purchasing fence panels for our future house. It was such a great deal, we just couldn't wait until we moved to buy these babies.

They are about 6 ft tall and will provide us with some nice privacy in the backyard. More importantly, they will allow our Kona girl to run all around the yard. We love her and she is spoiled. We plan to stain the panels- we're not sure what color will look best in the yard. Got any ideas?? Now we must keep our eyes out for a good deal on fence posts. I think putting up the fence will be task #1 once we move in!

My mom was a trooper and drove the trailer with the fence panels stacked high. It was a little scary with the small trailer, we drove 45 mph the entire way back.

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This is Kona's excited face.

We're really excited too! This week we have more paperwork to sign for the house and a meeting with our lender. We have to provide her with all sorts of paperwork (old pay stubs, tax forms, contact info for prior landlords, DNA fingerprint). Well, not the last one, but it seems like we have had to really search to find everything they need. 43 days until we close!!

Project Day

My mom and I are off to look at fence panels today!  I found a great deal and now we must check it out! Nick is fishing with his grandpa, dad, uncles, and cousins.  I am so happy that we live close and we can spend such quality time with our families. 

We are also investigating chicken coops.  In town you can have up to four chickens- maybe we'll have three. 
Here are a few pictures that inspire my endeavor.  

Aren't those kinda cool?  Who wants eggs?

Links for the pictures above can be found here, here, and here.

The list....

Well- Things are going well but progressing slowing on the home front.  Today, Nick, my dad, and I took a walk around the house (yes- still stalking the house, I mean planning for the future)

We measured the property lines to get an idea of how many fence panels we would need to purchase.  I found an awesome deal on fence panels for $19 per 8' panel!  When I find a good deal I've got to strike fast!!  We also got more serious about a To-Do list while eating dinner with my dad.  Are you ready for the list?  I mean really?  Are you ready?  It's long- and chances are if you're reading this blog- you MAY be roped into helping with these projects.  

I will give you a taste of To-Do item number one:

1. clean gutters


I think I will keep you in suspense for one more day.  List coming tomorrow.  :)

Actually 46 days

I grabbed my phone after my last post- only to see that it is actually 46 days until our closing date. 

bummer.

I feel like I am sleeping so lightly lately- and if I wake up I am wide awake.  This is such a nerve wracking time!  We still have a lot to do until we're officially home owners.

Don't get me wrong though- life is great! 

We're so lucky!