Ronald1973
8-trackin', Hank, Sr. man
I'm not in a financial state to do either one at this very moment, but here's my scenario, gents and ladies.
I own my home. Little small 3 bedroom with 1 1/2 baths out in the middle of the country. It's paid for, and it's actually my childhood home I acquired from my parents; lived here pretty much since '75. Obviously there is a ton of sentimental value attached, but I also know there are times that sentimentality can get in the way of common sense.
The house was well built for its time. No particle board anywhere to be found. Good solid lumber. Time has taken its toll. I need new sheet rock in both bedrooms, and I also need it in the utility room. The foundation is sinking. The floors need to be resanded or carpet laid (the floors are gorgeous when they're done and I could do them myself). It also needs new windows. At this point, the septic system is well past needing an upgrade as well.
Again, it's paid for. I know there isn't anything so terribly wrong that it isn't fixable, but at what cost? The land is mine, a whole acre. Am I going to be cheaper to build new or repair?
I own my home. Little small 3 bedroom with 1 1/2 baths out in the middle of the country. It's paid for, and it's actually my childhood home I acquired from my parents; lived here pretty much since '75. Obviously there is a ton of sentimental value attached, but I also know there are times that sentimentality can get in the way of common sense.
The house was well built for its time. No particle board anywhere to be found. Good solid lumber. Time has taken its toll. I need new sheet rock in both bedrooms, and I also need it in the utility room. The foundation is sinking. The floors need to be resanded or carpet laid (the floors are gorgeous when they're done and I could do them myself). It also needs new windows. At this point, the septic system is well past needing an upgrade as well.
Again, it's paid for. I know there isn't anything so terribly wrong that it isn't fixable, but at what cost? The land is mine, a whole acre. Am I going to be cheaper to build new or repair?