This page has recently been updated to reflect where things are now (July 2000). The "Original Estimate" was our thought in July 1998 when we bought our house. Life changes... (The project list is big, so it takes a bit to load.)
*** As they say on TV: "Milage estimates are based on EPA Standard estimating techniques. Actual milage will vary. Your milage will probably be a lot worse!"
| Punkin Items | Who | Time in Months | Original Estimate | Final Cost | Status |
| Get extentions for gutters to redirect output | Pk | 3 |
25
|
900
|
replaced gutters in Fall 2000 |
| Clean All Electrical outlets | Pk | 3 |
25
|
0
|
Done |
| Install GFI's in Kitchen and Bathroom | Pk | 3 |
50
|
50
|
Done |
| Replace dimmer on DR fan with standard switch | Pk | 3 |
25
|
10
|
Done |
| Balance ceiling fan | Pk | 1 |
|
200
|
Fan removed.New fixture installed |
| Contact paper on all shelves/cupboards | Pk | 0 |
50
|
50
|
Done |
| Punkin - Medium term/Long term | |||||
| Select and install light fixtures for hallway and front door | Pk | 6 |
250
|
1600
|
Done.Replaced front door along the way. |
| Doug Items - Short Term | |||||
| Prune trees | DJS | 3 |
|
0
|
Done |
| Install Grounding Spike | DJS | 3 |
25
|
||
| Replace Sink in Laundry | DJS | 1 |
150
|
||
| Waterproof walls near tub for shower | DJS | 0 |
50
|
0
|
Decided not to do this. |
| Pull insulation away from soffets | DJS | 0 |
50
|
0
|
Done |
| Convert Tub to Shower | Contract | 0 |
200
|
0
|
Decided not to do this. |
| Doug Items - Medium/Long Term | |||||
| Fix sprinklers or replace | DJS | 9 | Redo the yard. See Landscape page | ||
| Ground fridge plug in kitchen | DJS | 6 |
25
|
0
|
Skip |
| Fix fence around yard | DJS | 12 |
500
|
2500
|
Built a new fence. |
| build garage storage shelf | DJS | 6 |
300
|
150
|
Done |
| Build patio furniture | DJS | 6 |
750
|
Bought some short term, but still looking. | |
| Shared Items - Medium/Long Term | |||||
| remove wallpaper in den | Both | 3 |
400
|
Done | |
| remove wallpaper in MBR | Both | 24 |
400
|
skip | |
| landscape yard | Both | 12 |
18,000
|
See Lanscape Page | |
| -pull up shrubs along house | Both | 3 |
|
||
| -pull up shrubs down sides of driveway | Both | 3 |
|
||
| -build walkway down right side of house | Both | 12 |
300
|
||
| -grade soil away from house | Both | 3 | - | ||
| -plants as appropriate | Both | 12 |
3,000
|
||
| DJS | 6 |
3,000
|
Can’t believe I missed this in the original estimate! | ||
| wallpaper in kitchen | Both | 6 |
250
|
Part of Kitchen Redo | |
| crown molding in living/dining rooms | Both | 12 |
300
|
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| Big Expenses | |||||
| redo bathroom | Contract | 9 |
12,000
|
estimates are now 30,000 | |
| install hardwood floors | Both | 36 |
5,000
|
4,600
|
Carpet instead (until Zoe gets older) |
| overhead garage door | Both | 24 |
1,000
|
don't want to do this anymore. | |
| build new mantle | DJS | 24 |
750
|
||
| new carpet in bedrooms | Contract | 36 |
750
|
||
| fix driveway | Contract | 60 |
5,000
|
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| new kitchen appliances | Both | 12 |
4,800
|
5000
|
Done |
| Contract | 60 |
20,000
|
48,000
|
Done | |
| paint exterior | Both | 12 |
1,000
|
1,800
|
Done. |
| new hot water heater | Both | 18 |
300
|
350
|
Done. Not thanks to good planning, but more to good luck. (Thanks, Ed & Al!) |
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