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Belly35

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Jan 9, 2014 9:43 AM
I was thinking about what I need to do this summer around the house. For you home owners it seen to never end, just keeps expanding but that's Ok because we own it, we earned it and we prospered.

This year </SPAN>
Will be a mulching year so that 18 + yards of work
Putting a fence around the garden to keep out the deer and groundhogs
Rebuild the back porch stone steps the riser are to high have to build it to be a three riser steps (started this project last year)
Little painting of the wood trim
I want to sand blast the garage doors and bring them back to the natural wood, stain then and seal with clear boat/weather vanish.
Have a hugh tree I have to cut up a split
Have to put the garden in and work on that all year around

I'm sure something will pop up that need to be take care of, thats to be expected ...</SPAN>

That the plan for now, will all this happen maybe but writing it down is a start</SPAN>

I could have someone do some of this but I enjoy the out doors and not frighten of work keep me in shape, strong and I have the time on the weekends.</SPAN>

Home owner what on your work detail list this summer? </SPAN>
Jan 9, 2014 9:43am
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said_aouita

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Jan 9, 2014 9:58 AM
Belly35;1565008 wrote:
I'm sure something will pop up that need to be take care of, thats to be expected ...
Thank goodness you have a wife to help you when something pops up.
Jan 9, 2014 9:58am
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Cat Food Flambe'

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Jan 9, 2014 10:06 AM
Replacing the asphalt driveway - not sure if new blacktop or using concrete. The existing driveway won't survive another winter.

Big project is inside - removing the 4th bedroom - splitting the space up between my home office (they're closing our physical office and sending us home to work full time this fall) and an expansion of the master bedroom bath with a 2-person shower and a jetted 2-person tub.

Amazing how much the budget eases up when the kids finish college!!!!
Jan 9, 2014 10:06am
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vdubb96

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Jan 9, 2014 10:26 AM
Putting in a garden for the kids
Trim paint work
Maybe some stone landscape work.

Man summers still too far away!
Jan 9, 2014 10:26am
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ernest_t_bass

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Jan 9, 2014 10:34 AM
Drink lots of beer. Plant grass.
Jan 9, 2014 10:34am
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sportchampps

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Jan 9, 2014 10:34 AM
We are moving into our new home the first week in Feb. We will have a lot to do this summer.

Lay down sod to finish the backyard.
we back up to the woods so I'm going to clear about another 4-5 feet of brush out and mulch between the trees
fence in the backyard

inside
finish the basement
Paint the walls in a couple rooms
install a few ceiling fans
install a garage door opener (might pay someone to do this)
Jan 9, 2014 10:34am
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Jan 9, 2014 10:35 AM
We just moved into a house that sat empty for two years, so there is a lot to be done. There is a bush out front that is as tall as the second story window, and the backyard is pretty overgrown. Once we take care of that, we want to build a deck and put in a patio.
Jan 9, 2014 10:35am
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Belly35

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Jan 9, 2014 10:38 AM
said_aouita;1565017 wrote:Thank goodness you have a wife to help you when something pops up.
Physical labor, fresh air helps the pop up and project achieved anyway gets rewarded several times ... and then some
Jan 9, 2014 10:38am
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Jan 9, 2014 10:41 AM
sportchampps;1565037 wrote:We are moving into our new home the first week in Feb. We will have a lot to do this summer.

Lay down sod to finish the backyard.
we back up to the woods so I'm going to clear about another 4-5 feet of brush out and mulch between the trees
fence in the backyard

inside
finish the basement
Paint the walls in a couple rooms
install a few ceiling fans
install a garage door opener (might pay someone to do this)
Pay someone to do the garage door .... is a good idea... trust me on this one


Grads on homeownership...
Jan 9, 2014 10:41am
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sportchampps

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Jan 9, 2014 10:55 AM
So 100$ is worth the garage door installation
also what's the best kind to buy belt or screw drive and what brand would you recommend? I've never bought one and every review I read is different. Would you go thru a garage door company or just Home Depot.
Jan 9, 2014 10:55am
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Jan 9, 2014 10:56 AM
Fab4Runner;1565039 wrote:We just moved into a house that sat empty for two years, so there is a lot to be done. There is a bush out front that is as tall as the second story window, and the backyard is pretty overgrown. Once we take care of that, we want to build a deck and put in a patio.
Wow! Bring back memories
The wife and I first home was a condemned Victoria Farm house in Perrysburg. We saved it from being destroyed by a contractor. The contractor and I made a deal, the bank approved the financing &#8230; I worked 12 hours a day during the summer just to be able to move in before winter.
Purchase the home in 1977 with contract, sold the home and moved too Canton in 1982 for profit of $40,000. It was a great start for our future.
Jan 9, 2014 10:56am
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MontyBrunswick

Jan 9, 2014 11:00 AM
I rent because I'm "poor". At least that's what Belly believes.

Hope this helps.
Jan 9, 2014 11:00am
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Fab4Runner

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Jan 9, 2014 11:02 AM
sportchampps;1565049 wrote:So 100$ is worth the garage door installation
also what's the best kind to buy belt or screw drive and what brand would you recommend? I've never bought one and every review I read is different. Would you go thru a garage door company or just Home Depot.
Overhead Door/Genie.

(Full disclosure: My stepdad works for them.) But seriously, my parent's garage doors and openers are pretty legit. Very quiet and have given them zero problems.
Jan 9, 2014 11:02am
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Belly35

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Jan 9, 2014 11:07 AM
sportchampps;1565049 wrote:So 100$ is worth the garage door installation
also what's the best kind to buy belt or screw drive and what brand would you recommend? I've never bought one and every review I read is different. Would you go thru a garage door company or just Home Depot.

We just replace both of ours this past summer We when to Sears 1/2hp screw drive with chain belt Craftsmens plus other options
They where on sale and if you open an account additional 10% off and 1/2 off on installation... and we had 16 months no interest .. we payed it off in 3 months Total for both doors and install was less that $400.00 I think

We have alway had Craftsmens


If you are a veteran or know of some who is Lowes gives additional 10% off on everything with proof of Military Service
Jan 9, 2014 11:07am
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thavoice

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Jan 9, 2014 11:10 AM
Belly35;1565057 wrote:We just replace both of ours this past summer We when to Sears 1/2hp screw drive with chain belt Craftsmens plus other options
They where on sale and if you open an account additional 10% off and 1/2 off on installation... and we had 16 months no interest .. we payed it off in 3 months Total for both doors and install was less that $400.00 I think

We have alway had Craftsmens


If you are a veteran or know of some who is Lowes gives additional 10% off on everything with proof of Military Service
So if you KNOW someone who is a vet you get a discount?
Sorry..had to.

Not sure what I will do this summer. Been wanting to put on a new deck. Tear the old, small one down and make it 3-4 times bigger. Maybe more and redesign the fire ring area and move a bit closer. Our town still allows campfires in town. The rumor is that it is ok if you use it to cook some food but dont know if that is legit or not.
Jan 9, 2014 11:10am
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Belly35

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Jan 9, 2014 11:11 AM
dlazz;1565053 wrote:I rent because I'm "poor". At least that's what Belly believes.

Hope this helps.
You rent ... enough said
Jan 9, 2014 11:11am
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Belly35

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Jan 9, 2014 11:15 AM
thavoice;1565059 wrote:So if you KNOW someone who is a vet you get a discount?
Sorry..had to.

Not sure what I will do this summer. Been wanting to put on a new deck. Tear the old, small one down and make it 3-4 times bigger. Maybe more and redesign the fire ring area and move a bit closer. Our town still allows campfires in town. The rumor is that it is ok if you use it to cook some food but dont know if that is legit or not.
If a veteran puchase the item with proof of military service additional 10% off. You make your own arrangements :)
Jan 9, 2014 11:15am
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thavoice

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Jan 9, 2014 11:19 AM
Belly35;1565062 wrote:If a veteran puchase the item with proof of military service additional 10% off. You make your own arrangements :)
I know...just bustin your chops dude.
Active get the same deal?
Jan 9, 2014 11:19am
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MontyBrunswick

Jan 9, 2014 11:49 AM
Belly35;1565060 wrote:You rent ... enough said
Have fun putting in your new porch and cutting down that tree. While you're outside doing that, I'll be inside doing absolutely nothing.

LOL. enough said.

Enjoy!
Jan 9, 2014 11:49am
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Jan 9, 2014 11:55 AM
thavoice;1565064 wrote:I know...just bustin your chops dude.
Active get the same deal?
When ever I'm buying something I always ask if they give Veteran discounts ... be surprised of how many will make additional discounts.
Jan 9, 2014 11:55am
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Jan 9, 2014 11:58 AM
dlazz;1565077 wrote:Have fun putting in your new porch and cutting down that tree. While you're outside doing that, I'll be inside doing absolutely nothing.

LOL. enough said.

Enjoy!

again I repeat ... enough said
Jan 9, 2014 11:58am
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Jan 9, 2014 2:03 PM
We are redoing our drive way and parking area, and putting a new roof on the basement area of the house
Jan 9, 2014 2:03pm
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GoChiefs

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Jan 9, 2014 2:30 PM
Mowing grass.
Jan 9, 2014 2:30pm
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Belly35

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Jan 9, 2014 3:13 PM
reps to the avatar

Mofo ... you live in Massillon City the biggest lots is 60x85 what to mow
Jan 9, 2014 3:13pm
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Jan 9, 2014 3:17 PM
Enforcer;1565133 wrote: putting a new roof on the basement area of the house
Wouldnt that be the mainfloor living quarters?
Jan 9, 2014 3:17pm