However, we do realize that there needs to be a minimal set of criteria to begin with, so we are addressing: Trash cans being out of sight during the week (and we need to address having them put away by say 9:00 p.m. as suggested), landscaping, what types of projects require Architectural Committee approvals (permitted projects only or assembled items versus constructed items), screen doors, fines (penalties for non-compliance) etc...This forum is giving me some great advise, keep it up folks, and as always, thanks in advance.

Might be cheaper than a wood or chain link fence.The caveat on ownership is adverse possession.

Of the vacant lots, the largest lot is over 1 ½ acres and is flat & wooded.

I have talked to a few colleagues and legal advice about this and in my neck of the woods it is a consensus that we should not use it.

> It does need major work, but she said it had good wood floors.

And they just keep coming out of the wood work.

., the carpet (look for soft spots), the outside - check the roof outside, the siding (usually wood or aluminum), the skirting, etc.

Great for the rest of the family, but I spent the entire time mowing or triming trees (several acres, about half wooded) or working on the place.

.)$120$0 Exterior Light Fixtures$35.004$140Layers Tear Off (sq ft)$0.30$0 Smoke Alarm$12.004$48Repair Flat Roof$2,500.001$2,500 Doorbell$25.001$25PaintHeat and AirInterior Painting$2,800.001$2,800New HVAC$2,800$0Interior Door Painting (each)$5010$500Replacing Existing HVAC$2,4001$2,400Replace Sheetrock (Room)$3008$2,400Ductwork Needs Replaced$4008$3,200Ceiling $5001$500New Ductwork$600$0Interior Walls Retexture (Room)$1505$750Clean & Service HVAC$250$0Wood Windows$35$0Thermostat$1001$100Exterior Full Painting (sq ft)$1.601000$1,600DoorsExterior Trim Painting (sq ft)$0.80800$640Interior Door Replacement$10012$1,200Kitchen Cabinets (linear ft)$2020$400Exterior Door Replacement$2002$400Paint Tub$500$0Door Jamb Replacement$601$60Floor Cover (sq ft)Double Garage Door Replacement$500$0Subfloor $1.00$0 Garage Door Opener$500$0Carpet$2,800.00$0 French Door$500$0Tile$4.00$0 Front Door$5001$500Backerboard$1.00$0 Interior Hardware$7.9612$96Linoleum$2.75$0 Exterior Hardware$202$40Hardwoods Sand & Refinish$3.00$0 WindowsHardwoods Polish Only$1.00$0 Small Metal Replacement$120$0Hardwoods Install$5.00$0 Medium Metal Replacement$140$0Laminate Install$5.00$0 Large Metal Replacement$160$0Carpet Cleaning$0.05$0 Small Wood Replacement$200$0PlumbingMedium Wood Replacement$225$0Plumbing Entire Service (sq ft)$2.00$0 Large Wood Replacement$250$0Water Heater (installed price)$250$0 Small Pane Replacement$20$0Kitchen Sink (Y/N)$175$0 Medium Pane Replacement$30$0Kitchen Faucet$100$0 Large Pane Replacement$8015$1,200Disposal$90$0 CarpentryBathtub$200$0 Trim Replace (linear ft)$1.25500$625Tile Tub Surround (sq ft)$0 Kitchen Cabinets Replace (linear ft)$10032$3,200Tub Faucet$0 Cabinet Doors Replace$520$100Sink Faucet$0 Cabinet Hardware Replace$3100$300Bathroom Sink$0 Countertop Replacement (linear ft)$3016$480Shower Stall$300$0 Backsplash Replacement (sq ft)$416$64Shower Pan$800$0 Bath Vanity$2252$450Shower Door$200$0 Medicine Cabinet$150.002$300Showerhead$40$0 Ceiling Repair$2,500.001$2,500Toilet$125$0 Soffit Replacement (linear ft)$20250$5,000Complete remodel kitchen$12,0001$12,000 Guttering (linear ft)$3.50250$875Complete remodel bath$5,0002$10,000 Wood Repair/Replace/Remodel$3,2001$3,200AppliancesOtherRefrigerator$500$0Permits Required$5002$1,000Range$4501$450Misc.

Electric baseboard is a good option down in your neck of the woods, Mark.