Thursday’s intense rainstorm reminded us of our most outstanding Fix-It need.
I went up to tuck in for the night at 9pm (yes, you read that right) and our pillows were soaked from the windows above our heads. Why were the windows open, you ask? They weren’t. The sill above my head leaks. Water coming in the house takes priority over old AC units and broken closet doors.
We’ve been on-call with a recommended guy for weeks, but as you all know the weather around here has been utter crap, this weekend was the first time the contractor could come out for a looksie.
Basically the cedar siding around our windows were either constructed poorly, or, when they needed repair before selling, were slapped with Band-Aids. Almost literally; he found some duct tape painted over with spray-foam underneath.
Overall, he said the cedar siding on that section of the house was nearly done for, so he’s working on an estimate to replace the siding on that section, prime and match the paint color. I’m thankful he’s a great contractor, but bummed that our tax refund will be re-directed now. Oh well! Dem’s da breaks with homeownership. I’m too thankful for everything we DO have to complain.
Still on deck:
1. New AC/humidifier unit
2. Fix leak by patio door
3. Replace all bathroom fans
4. Fix entry closet doors
5. Fix guest tub faucet
Good thing we’ll be here a while!
We’ve been on-call with a recommended guy for weeks, but as you all know the weather around here has been utter crap, this weekend was the first time the contractor could come out for a looksie.
Basically the cedar siding around our windows were either constructed poorly, or, when they needed repair before selling, were slapped with Band-Aids. Almost literally; he found some duct tape painted over with spray-foam underneath.
Overall, he said the cedar siding on that section of the house was nearly done for, so he’s working on an estimate to replace the siding on that section, prime and match the paint color. I’m thankful he’s a great contractor, but bummed that our tax refund will be re-directed now. Oh well! Dem’s da breaks with homeownership. I’m too thankful for everything we DO have to complain.
Still on deck:
1. New AC/humidifier unit
2. Fix leak by patio door
3. Replace all bathroom fans
4. Fix entry closet doors
5. Fix guest tub faucet
Good thing we’ll be here a while!
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| Not our house. Exaggerating my point. |
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