We closed on our new house on Wednesday. I am now officially a homeowner. Or a mortgagor at least. :)
Painting commenced Thursday morning. Nearly everything is now painted, thanks to lots of help from my parents. We still need to paint the small entryway from the garage and a little touching up here and there. We chose some bold colors. Cassie blames seven years of renting. I’ll try to post some pictures soon.
No one said home ownership was cheap. We still have to get the kitchen cabinets refinished and buy a washer and dryer, a lawnmower, and a grass trimmer (a weedeater to most of you :). That doesn’t even begin to count all the small stuff.
For instance, Cassie insisted on a new faucet and light fixture in the kitchen. And by the way, while we’re getting the kitchen cabinets refinished we might as well replace all the hardware. We looked at tables for the breakfast nook Saturday in Tupelo. That will be our first new furniture purchase. New living room furniture and a dining room table aren’t too far behind.
For the past several years whenever Cassie wanted to replace something, I would say, “Just wait until we buy a house.” I can’t put her off anymore.
We’ll spend this week cleaning, making small repairs and upgrades, and packing. We move on Saturday.
Congrats on closing. I’m sorry I’m not there to help with all the painting. :D
Thanks, I know you are. :) It’s not too bad. Thankfully we’ve had lots of help.
I expect we’ll be doing it again in a couple of years after we get tired of our bold colors. :)