Hello guys,
After a rather nice weekend offline I´m back to work and, tonight, I´m catching up with the blogosphere.
In the past weeks, I´ve spent much less time blogging than usual as I´m more focused on my offline world, specially the sale & moving project.
As I mentioned in recent posts, I´m facing two problems. One, is having too much stuff to carry and the other is the fact that my apartment needs some repairs. It needs a new floor in some rooms and to be all painted. The first problem was easier to solve, I decided to reduce my possessions including some furniture. The second problem is a bit more difficult to solve as I´d rather sell without investing.
To increase this apartment value, one would need to install Laminate hardwood flooring in the living room, hall and bedrooms. Some kitchen and bathroom floor ceramic tiles are damaged so this two rooms also need a new floor. Finally, all rooms need to be painted. All the rest is working well and in good conditions.
If I could empty this apartment, it would be much easier to paint and do the repairs it needs but once I don´t have a place to keep my stuff, I have to keep things here until the sale. So, right now, I´m working to reduce stuff to make the whole process easier. My best option is negotiating the price with a potential buyer instead of doing the repairs myself so that´s what I will try to.
In the next weeks... or months, I´ll be busy with my offline world and will have less time for my blogs but I really need this change and I´m motivated :)
See you.
Showing posts with label Home Maintenance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Home Maintenance. Show all posts
Downsizing Process
As some of you know, I write about Personal Finances and my overall life goals at my other blog Mizé Journey. It´s a simple blog, installed in a first level domain, which I bought solely for this purpose. I already wrote about today´s topic there, and without posting duplicate content, I will sum it up here as well because not all Night Clicks readers visit my other blog.
I´m in the middle of a lifestyle changing process. A lifestyle makeover or whatever you want to call it. The first steps of this process were taken back in 2005 when I decided that I needed to stop splurging money and took control of my personal finances.
2009 was a year of profound changes in my home life but the internal process of desiring a change/downsize kept going. In 2010, among other things, I´ve managed to finally become debt free and before the year ended I adopted the theme "Just Do it!" for 2011.
During this year, I will try to sell my T3 flat, move to my T2 and after I will renovate it. This flat is in a building built in 1983 and needs a good remodeling: A new bathroom, including bathroom vanities, a new kitchen, new doors, windows and floor tiles. There´s a lot to be done there and, depending on how fast I sell this flat, I estimate the renovation will continue throughout 2012.
I just started to prepare the moving...I have a lot of work to do but, in the search of a simpler life, I think it will all be worthy. The real downsizing process just began...
I will report my progresses here and at my other blog Mizé Journey.
See you soon xx
I´m in the middle of a lifestyle changing process. A lifestyle makeover or whatever you want to call it. The first steps of this process were taken back in 2005 when I decided that I needed to stop splurging money and took control of my personal finances.
2009 was a year of profound changes in my home life but the internal process of desiring a change/downsize kept going. In 2010, among other things, I´ve managed to finally become debt free and before the year ended I adopted the theme "Just Do it!" for 2011.
During this year, I will try to sell my T3 flat, move to my T2 and after I will renovate it. This flat is in a building built in 1983 and needs a good remodeling: A new bathroom, including bathroom vanities, a new kitchen, new doors, windows and floor tiles. There´s a lot to be done there and, depending on how fast I sell this flat, I estimate the renovation will continue throughout 2012.
I just started to prepare the moving...I have a lot of work to do but, in the search of a simpler life, I think it will all be worthy. The real downsizing process just began...
I will report my progresses here and at my other blog Mizé Journey.
See you soon xx
Vacations & Home Improvement Projects
My 15 days Summer vacations started last Saturday. Finally, I have some free time for myself and to finish a few home improvement projects included in my "things to do" list. This week, instead of going to the beach, I´ll paint my bathroom and kitchen´s ceiling. I also need to ask a couple more quotes to replace my kitchen´s floor tiles.
Some of my home improvement projects are "do it yourself". I only contract services when I really don´t know how to do things. As you know, I´m always looking for ways to save more money and reducing services bills means more money in my pocket. When I first started looking for ways to reduce services costs, I found that I could save money in electricity, water and heating.
To reduce my power bill, I gained the habit of unplugging all electric appliances when they´re not being used and installed Energy Efficient Lighting in some rooms. I also changed my previous power contract for a cheaper one.
Once I have to remove my kitchen and bathroom lamps to paint the ceiling well, I´d like to replace those lamps too because they´re fluorescent type. I´ve been browsing Lumens for lightning ideas. This store offers a wide collection of renowned lighting brands such as Flos, the premier Italian manufacturer, and Tech Lighting. I found that Lumens also provides Fanimation Fans, a very good "two in one" solution for my kitchen. I don´t have air conditioning and in summer we have temperatures above 30º C. Imagine when the oven´s on, my kitchen temperature can easily reach 40ºC. I promised myself to find a solution this Summer and once A/C is too expensive I think a ceiling fan can do it just fine.
After these two small painting jobs, I´ll be officially on vacations. I´ll have one whole week to enjoy the beach and other outdoor activities with my daughter. My daughter´s school will start mid September so I have to make the best out of the few days left.
Some of my home improvement projects are "do it yourself". I only contract services when I really don´t know how to do things. As you know, I´m always looking for ways to save more money and reducing services bills means more money in my pocket. When I first started looking for ways to reduce services costs, I found that I could save money in electricity, water and heating.
To reduce my power bill, I gained the habit of unplugging all electric appliances when they´re not being used and installed Energy Efficient Lighting in some rooms. I also changed my previous power contract for a cheaper one.
Once I have to remove my kitchen and bathroom lamps to paint the ceiling well, I´d like to replace those lamps too because they´re fluorescent type. I´ve been browsing Lumens for lightning ideas. This store offers a wide collection of renowned lighting brands such as Flos, the premier Italian manufacturer, and Tech Lighting. I found that Lumens also provides Fanimation Fans, a very good "two in one" solution for my kitchen. I don´t have air conditioning and in summer we have temperatures above 30º C. Imagine when the oven´s on, my kitchen temperature can easily reach 40ºC. I promised myself to find a solution this Summer and once A/C is too expensive I think a ceiling fan can do it just fine.
After these two small painting jobs, I´ll be officially on vacations. I´ll have one whole week to enjoy the beach and other outdoor activities with my daughter. My daughter´s school will start mid September so I have to make the best out of the few days left.
Remodelling Projects
Since last winter, I have been thinking about remodelling projects I need to do in my apartment. My priority was replacing balconies´ tiles and painting, which I did before the year end.
This year, I was planning remodelling my kitchen. Once I recently decided to pay off my previous car loan and upgrade paying cash, my kitchen remodelling project will have to wait. I debated for some time if I should pay off the car loan and upgrade or use the money for home improvements but I didn’t resist the car option.
My bathroom also needs new bath vanities and to be painted. If I could put these two home improvement projects in practice, I would add value to the apartment and also give it a more modern look.
Now that I´m almost debt free, I don´t want it back in my financial life. Once I already asked quotes for the first project, I know exactly how much money I need to carry it out. I´ve decided to put my remodelling projects in stand by until I save enough for them. I can avoid paying monthly instalments and interest rates. With some focus, maybe I can save for this goal in one year.
This year, I was planning remodelling my kitchen. Once I recently decided to pay off my previous car loan and upgrade paying cash, my kitchen remodelling project will have to wait. I debated for some time if I should pay off the car loan and upgrade or use the money for home improvements but I didn’t resist the car option.
My bathroom also needs new bath vanities and to be painted. If I could put these two home improvement projects in practice, I would add value to the apartment and also give it a more modern look.
Now that I´m almost debt free, I don´t want it back in my financial life. Once I already asked quotes for the first project, I know exactly how much money I need to carry it out. I´ve decided to put my remodelling projects in stand by until I save enough for them. I can avoid paying monthly instalments and interest rates. With some focus, maybe I can save for this goal in one year.
Remodeling To Rent
Now that I have my financial situation more organized, I´m saving money to make some long needed home improvements.
I have been brainstorming ways to reach my goal of living in a countryhome and one idea that makes sense is to rent the flat where I´m currently living.
To put this idea in practice, I have to make some remodeling, specially in the bathroom and balconies. One urgent thing is to replace the back balcony´s tiles and get it painted. I will need, at least, a thousand Euros to put this project in practice.
The flat has two bathrooms but the smaller one is never used. The big bathroom needs urgent repairs, my priority is to paint it and install a fixed bath protection so the water won´t come out. Shower curtains look nice but don´t avoid the water that comes out of the bathing tub.
At last, I will also need to replace the kitchen floor´s tiles. Last year, I had problems in the main pipes and there was a flood in the kitchen. As a result, the floor´s tiles are damaged.
This is not a small remodeling project, I will sure need to find a good professional and affordable material´s prices.
If you´re thinking about doing remodeling projects like me and you need a Raleigh Remodeling you can check the website Bestraleighremodeling and ask for a quote.
I have been brainstorming ways to reach my goal of living in a countryhome and one idea that makes sense is to rent the flat where I´m currently living.
To put this idea in practice, I have to make some remodeling, specially in the bathroom and balconies. One urgent thing is to replace the back balcony´s tiles and get it painted. I will need, at least, a thousand Euros to put this project in practice.
The flat has two bathrooms but the smaller one is never used. The big bathroom needs urgent repairs, my priority is to paint it and install a fixed bath protection so the water won´t come out. Shower curtains look nice but don´t avoid the water that comes out of the bathing tub.
At last, I will also need to replace the kitchen floor´s tiles. Last year, I had problems in the main pipes and there was a flood in the kitchen. As a result, the floor´s tiles are damaged.
This is not a small remodeling project, I will sure need to find a good professional and affordable material´s prices.
If you´re thinking about doing remodeling projects like me and you need a Raleigh Remodeling you can check the website Bestraleighremodeling and ask for a quote.
Professional Remodeling Services
In my flat, I have one free room that I recently changed into a home office. I made a few changes but my renovation project isn´t finished yet.
I made a pause in this project because I need to save money to replace my balcony´s floor and paint it. I dry my clothes in a line in my balcony and I use this space almost everyday. I think this renovation project is more important than finishing my home office but I need to save more money so I can go ahead with my plan.
I recently invited my mother to live with us and if she accepts my offer I need to think about renovating my office room again. Besides buying new furniture, I also need to paint it all and change the wall´s closets. This is a task I can´t do it myself, I need to hire a remodeling contractor.
If you live in USA and you need to hire a Dallas Remodeling contractor, you can check Miramar Consulting website. Miramar Consulting was established in 1994 and has award winning designers and remodelers. This company, owned by Mark Scudder, offers home improvement and room additions projects with his supervision. They provide different types of remodeling solutions such as built room additions, bath or kitchen remodeling. Mark Scudder works with a structural engineer, a design and construction team.
To learn more about this company services, just visit their website, linked above, and contact them for a consultation that provides remodeling costs and preliminary design ideas.
I made a pause in this project because I need to save money to replace my balcony´s floor and paint it. I dry my clothes in a line in my balcony and I use this space almost everyday. I think this renovation project is more important than finishing my home office but I need to save more money so I can go ahead with my plan.
I recently invited my mother to live with us and if she accepts my offer I need to think about renovating my office room again. Besides buying new furniture, I also need to paint it all and change the wall´s closets. This is a task I can´t do it myself, I need to hire a remodeling contractor.
If you live in USA and you need to hire a Dallas Remodeling contractor, you can check Miramar Consulting website. Miramar Consulting was established in 1994 and has award winning designers and remodelers. This company, owned by Mark Scudder, offers home improvement and room additions projects with his supervision. They provide different types of remodeling solutions such as built room additions, bath or kitchen remodeling. Mark Scudder works with a structural engineer, a design and construction team.
To learn more about this company services, just visit their website, linked above, and contact them for a consultation that provides remodeling costs and preliminary design ideas.
Home Improvement Ideas
"There´s no place like home" is a saying that I totally agree.
My home is my safe corner and I often think about remodeling and improvement projects for my flat. Currently, I´m finishing my home office project but I already thought about my next project. After finishing my home office I would like to change my balcony´s floor. Both my balconies have a ceramic type floor but with the time and rain some tiles broke and now I have a couple holes.
If you´re looking for new ideas, check out this Home Improvement Blog. This site offers good home improvement ideas based on some products and trends. In this Website you´ll find reviews and ideas for your home and garden. It includes many different categories such as tools, storage, saving energy, windows & doors, kitchen, garage and much more.
My home is my safe corner and I often think about remodeling and improvement projects for my flat. Currently, I´m finishing my home office project but I already thought about my next project. After finishing my home office I would like to change my balcony´s floor. Both my balconies have a ceramic type floor but with the time and rain some tiles broke and now I have a couple holes.
If you´re looking for new ideas, check out this Home Improvement Blog. This site offers good home improvement ideas based on some products and trends. In this Website you´ll find reviews and ideas for your home and garden. It includes many different categories such as tools, storage, saving energy, windows & doors, kitchen, garage and much more.
Remodeling Your Home
I´m a person that thinks about my home as a mirror of myself. I don´t have much luxury but I like to feel well in the place where I live and I enjoy remodeling projects very much. I´m always thinking about renovating my space on a budget and when I can I make the necessary changes to improve the space I live in.
At the moment I´m lucky because I live in a recent flat but it in the past I used to live in very old houses. My mother´s house was a renovated 200 hundred years building and I guess I started to like renovations because of her influence. If you need to renovate your space, but you don´t feel comfortable about doing it yourself, you can contract a specialist to create an affordable project suitable to your needs.
If you live in USA you can check Richmond remodeling. This company, founded in 1999, specializes in residential and commercial cleaning, painting, cabinet and appliance installation, faucet and fixture plumbing, sheetrock repair including texture and popcorn, flooring installation and tile work.
Renovating also means adding value to your home but when you don´t know where to start, or you´re not the "do it yourself" type of person, the best thing to do is contracting a specialist.
At the moment I´m lucky because I live in a recent flat but it in the past I used to live in very old houses. My mother´s house was a renovated 200 hundred years building and I guess I started to like renovations because of her influence. If you need to renovate your space, but you don´t feel comfortable about doing it yourself, you can contract a specialist to create an affordable project suitable to your needs.
If you live in USA you can check Richmond remodeling. This company, founded in 1999, specializes in residential and commercial cleaning, painting, cabinet and appliance installation, faucet and fixture plumbing, sheetrock repair including texture and popcorn, flooring installation and tile work.
Renovating also means adding value to your home but when you don´t know where to start, or you´re not the "do it yourself" type of person, the best thing to do is contracting a specialist.
House Maintenance
I recently had a bug problem in the flat that I rent. This flat belongs to my mother but I take care of everything related to it. The building management had to contract a pest control company to solve this problem. All the building was disinfected and until today the bugs didn’t return.
In a building, these types of problems are easy to solve but in a wooden house there are more bugs that can make damage. If you need fire ant pest control advice, there’s an online guide you can read to get informed about this problem and the best solutions for it. Just click the link to get there.
In a building, these types of problems are easy to solve but in a wooden house there are more bugs that can make damage. If you need fire ant pest control advice, there’s an online guide you can read to get informed about this problem and the best solutions for it. Just click the link to get there.
