my new digs

[pulltostart]

Congratulations on the new house!  It appears to be a sound investment and hopefully you will build up equity quickly.  Regarding the quality of the builder-selected products, you are correct - just enjoy what you have now (at least all is new) and you can replace in time according to your own schedule and priorities.

 

The house I am in now is a slab-on-grade and has an electric WH; both are 'firsts' for me.  So far no complaints.

 

lawrence

 

[frigilux]

A floor drain in the garage is a great feature. I drive in, the snow melts off the Mighty Geo and it all runs down the drain.

I'm envious of the single-level / no steps layout. My place is like a Dr. Seuss house-of-stairs. Four stairs to go up from garage to level one. Ten steps to get from level one (laundry/bathroom, family room, office area) to level two (kitchen, dining/living room) and three steps to get to level three (bedrooms, bathroom).

As you can tell, you can't really live on any single level of the house. You'd have to choose between a kitchen and a bathroom. I used to bound up and down the stairs like a gazelle. With ever-worsening knee problems, the stairs have become a real pain.[this post was last edited: 3/5/2015-11:43]

 

[retropia]

Floor drains in garages are no longer permitted here in new build homes. I suppose the concrete is sort of sloped towards the garage door in new homes, which sounds messy.

I love having a floor drain in my garage, attached to my 1959 house.

 

[tennblondie78]

I have a garage floor drain in my 1982 built house. It's great in the winter for when the snow melts off the car...

 

[davey7]

Congrats on the new digs and good luck with all the closing rigmarole!

 

[washman]

Gansky1

I have already thought ahead on the garage and where I can stick an extra SQ or GE filter flo!

Still nervous as heck on this. Feels like I am getting married or something. I supposed once I spend a night there I'll calm down.

Just realized all the address stuff to change, DL, CCW permit change, Vonage change, yikes........might need a 2-3 day vaca just to do all that!

 

[washdaddy]

Congratulations on getting the house. Once you get yourself moved in, settled, and situated you'll figure out what you want to address first and make the house your own.

I'm sure you'll be very happy there.

 

[twintubdexter]

The older lady that lived across the street from us in Cupertino told me it takes about 5 years to get a property exactly the way you want, although I suppose it goes faster for something new. Over the years I've found that to be about right. Congrats on your new home...it will be a fun adventure.

 

[frigilux]

Ben-- I remember the stress of purchasing a home. Remember that you had to pay rent every month just like a mortgage---without any of the tax benefits. You'll love it once you're settled in and all the details have been checked off the to-do list.

 

[washman]

so Frig you going to stop by?

and bring some PODS to test?

 

[warmsecondrinse]

Thanks for clarifying about the water pipes; I was confused there.

I agree there's nothing better than a single family home on one's own lot. For me, the best part is that there's nobody trying to tell you what you can/can't or should/shouldn't do. That freedom is worth a lot.

Jim

 

[ovrphil]

"that freedom is worth alot"

I'll second that and say, after you're situated, enjoy each day like it was the first. As far as time goes to get it where you want it to be (in details), it's not important. You make your list and as budget allows, hit those big items first of importance and ride the wave of enjoying your "castle". Sounds and looks like you made a good choice.

Best wishes and good health to you.

Phil