Let's start out by saying I bought this house 'as is.' This means there were some things needing to be done. So, I lined up an electrician, plumber, HVAC person, roofer, and a general contractor.
Monday HVAC guys were here and did what they needed to. Plumber was here but needed to come back after the general contractor did some work. Electrician came out and did what they had to. They moved a couple of light fixtures, took down the massive, ugly medicine cabinet, and changed some light bulbs out for me. Called general contractor when he was not here at 10am, because he told me to. Said he'd run over on his lunch to find out what needed to be done. Called again at 3pm he was going to come after work about 6pm. I told him that didn't work as I had to drive to Lexington. He showed up about 4pm. Took measurements and told me he would be here on Thursday because it was going to rain and he didn't work outside when it rained. Waited until after 4pm for him to show up on Thursday, then drove to Somerset to do some things needed to do before 6pm.
Roofers came today took off part of roof and it started misting. Put roof back on and had to go talk to Big Boss, as the house needs a new roof and that is not what we had planned. Still no general contractor and no call. I am looking for a new general contractor. I'm not chasing this guy down. I don't have time for this.
The friend doing my flooring will be here the 7th-9th. I cannot ask him to stay longer he has a job and other obligations. Hopefully the painter can start next Saturday. Hope I can get the plumber in next Wednesday.
Lowe's loves me. They always ask me if I have a Lowe's customer card. I tell them no, but they never offer to sign me up. Don't know what it's good for, but I've been spending big bucks there. My flooring and all the underlay came from Lowe's. My new refrigerator came from Lowe's. My two toilets and paint will come from Lowe's.
Love the house and the neighbors have been great. There are five kids who live on Easy St. Three boys and two girls. Not one of them came to the door for Halloween. Which is fine by me. Not a holiday I partake in.
I love this house. Here is one of the reasons:
This is one wall in my living room. Even in the rain I have a great view. I have two other windows in this room. I love the natural light. All the rooms are like this.
As I search for a general contractor who actually wants to work. I have Anderson Windows coming on Wednesday as I need an estimate on three French doors with screen doors. I don't think they are going in just yet, but it will be nice to have the estimate.
On an up note, my first piece of furniture is arriving tomorrow. I have decided I am too old for air mattresses. Which is the blue in the picture. The sleeping bag I am using.
Hope to be moved in just after Thanksgiving. We shall see.
TTFN
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