The rehab project is coming along

[David McBrayer]

Hello everyone and thanks for checking in.  I was just going to give you a little update on the rehab project I have going on.  I was hoping it would be ready in a week or so.  But in reality it will be mid October.  One thing I forgot to consider was permits and how long it takes to get them sometimes and then inspections.  Plus I decided to put new plumbing in so we had to cut a ditch through the house.  It was quite the project.  But new PVC plumbing and the other type of PVC that goes with it.  All the cast iron has been replaced and all tubs, showers and toilets have new plumbing or are new.

So far the tree has been cut down and the others trimmed.  Not the greatest job but getting that big Laurel Oak cut down was the main project and it has been removed.  The flat roof has been replaced and the old AC is gone off the roof.  Also new vinyl soffits have been installed.  The plumbing all roughed in and a new steel tub in one bathroom and a new fiberglass shower in the other.  The kitchen cabinets have been taken down and I decided to replace them while I was at it.  The walls have had drywall mud put on them to smooth the texture out.  The ceilings have been replaced where the water damage had been.  I have also found out a well on the property still worked and I have ran a line out to the efficiency to make it totally separate from the house.

I am also letting the efficiency use the concrete shed out back.  That is where the well compressor or stuff is going and I am also putting a hookup for a washer and dryer in there for the efficiency.  I am also installing a water filter to catch the iron and other goodies.   The efficiency already has its own power meter.  The efficiency has already been spoken for and the couple is moving down from Indiana at the beginning of the month.  It will be ready to go for the most part.  The fence may be done later.

Upcoming projects for the house.  The electric is being done now and the plumbing for the well line.  Porcelain tile will be run throughout the house.  I tried to have the Terrazzo floors restored but it failed real bad.  So now I will have my brothers install porcelain tile throughout the house.  Painting the inside and outside out the house.  New kitchen cabinets, a new fence and new energy efficient double pane windows.  I would suggest not using Solar Shield Windows company.  They have not been totally honest with me, made me feel like I was strong armed into the deal and the time line keeps getting pushed back.  From 6 to 8 weeks when I first talked to them.  To 12 weeks when I agreed to buy them and put a deposit down.  To 16 to 20 weeks and there is nothing we can do but call you when they come in.  You signed a contract.   So I would strongly no recommend them!!!

More info down the road once a few more projects have been done.