One of the risks when choosing to take on home improvement projects yourself is that they may take longer than anticipated. The D.I.Y. option can save you lots of money but as a deadline approaches it’s time to dig in and never lose sight of your goal.
With military orders in hand we’re currently looking at our ongoing projects through a rapidly shrinking window of time. Now’s the time to get it done or face trying to rent our house out while it looks like a construction zone. We’re determined not to let that happen and want to maximize our rental income by offering a house with no compromises. Maybe this is a newbie landlord mistake, but that’s the way we’re approaching it.
My wife and I are very capable and enjoy learning new skills as we take on renovation, outsourcing only a fraction of the work when we must. However, we’ve been living in a state of semi-completion for three years and we’re both focused on wrapping it up.
Today I am sharing a few images of various projects that are approaching completion. Some were started a few days ago, and others have been in limbo for a while.
Paint top kitchen cabinets. I ripped the kitchen out 2 years ago and now we only have this task remaining. A solid weekend of painting and well be done.
Change blue room to beige (Parisian Taupe). We love our blue room but renters don't. This requires taping, patching, priming, and two top coats. Fun!
Complete Shower. We recently renovated the master bathroom and removed the fiberglass shower. We need to install a shower pan and tile in a new one. It's going to look great.
Install toilet. The toilet is also part of the master bathroom renovation. We also need to trim the wall and install the mirror, and then we're done.
Each project will only take a day or two to complete. You’re probably wondering why we haven’t just done it all by now. Well, it’s complicated. With three children, me spending too much time blogging and having a super-ambitious wife, life sometimes gets in the way. I hope to share the ‘after’ pictures with you when we finally have this house move-in ready for our prospective renters.
Some people do all the work on their home improvement projects while others won’t lift a paint brush, where do you fit in the D.I.Y. spectrum?
I just want to groan when I think about home improvements! When we were renting a house, we started many projects that took way longer than we ever anticipated. It’s one benefit to living in an apartment complex; the on-site staff repairs things so I don’t have to worry about it.
However, it looks like you’ve done a great job so far so good luck on the final projects!
Thanks Jennifer, we have busy weekends ahead of us.
We haven’t really done anything in our house yet. We plan on soon though.
It really is very satisfying improving your own home. I highly recommend trying a project or two.
The pictures look gorgeous! Haven’t dipped my toes on anything major yet, though I’ve identified areas that need improvement!
Ahhh, one of the joys of home ownership…there’s always something that needs doing.
You are very handy! Wish you guys could spend a week or so at my house! Good luck with the deadlines.
Thanks Julie, I’m condident that we’ll get everything done.
Oh, I know how unfinished projects go. It took an entire year for me to repaint two walls in my bedroom after some remodeling. We lived with bare drywall that whole time. But getting things done with kids (and blogs) is like moving mountains sometimes.
Good luck with your to do list! Spring is a great time to do this stuff.
Thanks Lindy. Kids make everything else seems like an optional extra, when you have the energy.
I recognized years ago, I have zero mechanical abilities. I am much better at finding good inexpensive workmen who can do the job. I envy people who can do it though. Good luck.
Good and inexpensive help, therein lies the challenge.
Ahhh, brings back memories of my home remodeling! I was so gung ho when I first bought. Now, I don’t want to do anything ever!!
The more I learn the more I want to take on, and the less I want to pay for our next house. Sweat equity is a valuable thing.
Looks like a lot of work but you enjoy doing it. I can redo a whole room but would need a break before doing another project. I am more than willing to pick up a paint brush but redoing the whole house would be asking for too much. Especially if on a time line.
Yes, one room at a time is definitely preferred. No arguments there.
You’re making me want to go fix something! Great looking photos. Does the guitar in the blue room get much play?
Every now and then I give the guitar a workout. It gets the kids moving when we mess around with it. Do you play?
Spring break week has been one long haze of projects. I’m looking forward to getting back to work and relaxing.
Good luck! I bet you can get it done. I have a lot of project for our house, too, but kids and work eat away the day!
If we actually owned a home, I would love to learn how to do this kind of stuff. I used to be a big HGTV nut, always dreaming of the things I would do. Good luck on finishing up, I can’t wait to see the after pictures.
I can’t lift a paint brush. For those who enjoy DIY projects, sweat equity changes to fun. For me, it’s more like pain equity, haha. Looking forward to the after pictures!
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