homebuying fun (caution: stupidly wide .jpg)

[2mAn]

Why is the HOA responsible for YOUR windows.... seems like an odd item for them to cover in a privately owned unit. Vs a rental landlord situation

HOA covers the exterior of the building, the window being part of that exterior

[mrsleeve]

I see so if you wanted to replace your windows with a more efficient model you would not be allowed to??

Just seems odd to me, I could understand outside being lawn bushes landscaping gutters sidewalks and so on but not windows... huh carry on just wondered was all

[MR E30 325is]

I see so if you wanted to replace your windows with a more efficient model you would not be allowed to??

Just seems odd to me, I could understand outside being lawn bushes landscaping gutters sidewalks and so on but not windows... huh carry on just wondered was all

I've passed on buying rentals due to this exact situation. One HOA covered more things than I even knew existed. Haha

You can upgrade windows, it just has to be approved and all that bs. (In my case at least)

2mAn, houses are an entirely different beast. If you want the garage to be a priority, make it a damn priority. I've had the garage on my personal list for years and I always get sidetracked by the roof, additions, new flooring, upgraded appliances, new furniture, you name it. Garage is cleaner, but still exactly the same.

[2mAn]

Yea as soon as we get some of the "needs" out of the way, Im tackling the garage. Im finally free this weekend so we will likely be out spending a bunch of money on stuff... yay!

[Schnitzer318is]

Im finally free this weekend so we will likely be out spending a bunch of money on stuff... yay!

LOL, the e30 will seem cheap compared to the money pit that is a house. At least if you're anything like my wife and I who like to update everything. :(

But it's a rewarding expenditure and hopefully will appreciate enough so as to give you most of your money (both the interest and renovations) back should you ever sell. :up:

[2mAn]

Ok time to get crazy. Had an electrician friend check out my situation... pulled the cover of the box off to look closer at the situation



he wanted a closer look at things and before I knew it we had two holes in the wall...





Then he just left...

Today I took his instructions and care package and proceeded to put a glory hole in my floor



In process...


And a little while later, glory hole ready for business


I’m meeting up with him tomorrow and we’ll see what’s next , I think it’s the lobotomy drill bit and maybe a skylight in the garage

[Schnitzer318is]

At least that wall texture is an easy match. Compared to today's textures that is going to be cake to patch.

[MR E30 325is]

At least that wall texture is an easy match. Compared to today's textures that is going to be cake to patch.

Skip trowel, IMO, is the only way to ever finish drywall.

Good stuff 2mAn!

[Schnitzer318is]

Skip trowel, IMO, is the only way to ever finish drywall.

Good stuff 2mAn!

That's what I was referring to as a more modern "knock down" type of texture. He'd have to refinish that whole closet if he went that way though.

I suck at it though... always hire out drywall prep as I don't have the patience for paint-prep work on sheetrock. I'll cut it, hang it, and paint it. But I'll be damned if I'm taping, floating, or texturing. ;)

[MR E30 325is]

That's what I was referring to as a more modern "knock down" type of texture. He'd have to refinish that whole closet if he went that way though.

I suck at it though... always hire out drywall prep as I don't have the patience for paint-prep work on sheetrock. I'll cut it, hang it, and paint it. But I'll be damned if I'm taping, floating, or texturing. ;)

Gotcha.

I sucked at it until I bought a duplex and was on a tight timeline to get a couple of tenants moved in. All of the recommended guys worth their salt were booked full.

So I asked for a quick lesson from a friend, grabbed the trowel and got to work. By the time I hit the last bedroom in the first unit I was a fucking machine. Hand and shoulder pain was rampant, but I'll be damned if it doesn't look good.

Patchwork, for me, is a breeze as well. Mud is so cheap by the box, compared to that spray can knock down trash, which I can never get to look quite right.

[2mAn]

I have no idea WTF you guys are talking about, but stay close to this thread because I will need to know soon.

[MR E30 325is]

I have no idea WTF you guys are talking about, but stay close to this thread because I will need to know soon.

This is one of my favorite threads on R3v.

Digging out the foundation for a new ~70 sq ft exterior closet addition.

I'll keep y'all updated.

[z31maniac]

I have no idea WTF you guys are talking about, but stay close to this thread because I will need to know soon.

https://donpedrobrooklyn.com/ceiling-texture-types/

I'll have to take a picture of the finish on all the walls in my house, it doesn't look like any of them.

[AWDBOB]

Almost two years into my first home- year one consisted of replacing the garage roof which had just passed three worthless inspections. Halfway through yr two, I caught this out of the corner of my eye when mowing today. It's a bit of a mystery. Popped nail, rotted wood, I'm assuming the shingles just ripped off and there wasn't anything but rot underneath it.

Untitled by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr

[bradmer]

I'm assuming the shingles just ripped off and there wasn't anything but rot underneat

Untitled by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr[/QUOTE]

AWDBOB do you have a tree where critters can access the rooftop? Looks like something wanted in there, even those 3 tab shingles don't just rip away like that no matter how old. A popped nail through the shingle could definitely start that, but you have something else going on there. If that were a wind event your shingles would be in your neighbor's yard.
Next time consider installing FHA style galvanized flashing's, they will out last you for about the same price. I have rain gutter envy...good luck.