Just bought my own house

After years of living in stinkholes, I got my own place. Built in 1914, lots of charm but without hvac and a dishwasher. Time to go to work I guess 3.5 acres with a pond. Couldn't be happier

a reply to: Toolman18
Good luck with your new home!

a reply to: Toolman18

Congrats on the purchase the first house. It is wonderful and scary all built in one.

a reply to: Toolman18

You should be proud. I am sure you went thru a lot to make it and now look, you have your very own home!

just be careful of them wife thingies, they will immediately want to paint everything and turn what you thought to be a man cave into some kind of hipster nook =D jk

a reply to: Brotherman

If you need artwork Brotherman is one amazing artist!

a reply to: Toolman18

Congratulations!

Hope things go well for ya.

Also hope no HOA is involved...or ridiculously high property tax.

Congrats! I dreamed of having some land but living around the city it just wasn't feasible. I bought a 1/3 of an acre and it set me back $48000

Had I stayed put 60 miles North where I grew up, that same amount would have gotten me closer to 40 acres, lol.

Congrats on the new place. I just bought and closed on my first home this week also. It is kind of scary. LoL still not sure who let's me adult.

a reply to: xvagrantx

Buying your first home is scary, but it's yours. Good job friend!

That is awesome !

Feels good, doesn't it?
I have owned a few properties , lost them and now living in an apartment. Looking to buy a piece of land to build something on.

a reply to: Onesmartdog

I know you will buy your land your Onesmartdog!
I hope your day went smooth?!

originally posted by: Quantum12
a reply to: Onesmartdog

I know you will buy your land your Onesmartdog!
I hope your day went smooth?!

The Clinton thing went down as expect. Get lost basically. LOL !

HA, and brotherman is right about those wifey's. It's been a paint fest. LOL

originally posted by: xvagrantx
HA, and brotherman is right about those wifey's. It's been a paint fest. LOL

And the honey do list shall grow !

This is what you need to do about that. Have her make a list of things she wants done and you make a list also. Take your list and pretend to go to the store to get stuff. Go to the bar instead. Come back telling her they did not have that and it's on order,ask her what she got done off her list.

3.5 acres with a pond? The pond got fish?

Who needs hvac or a dishwasher. Just spend all your time on that pond and you won't notice.

a reply to: Toolman18

Paid for?

a reply to: Onesmartdog

AHAHAHAHA I wish! I did make sure my mini fridge in the garage was full. Does that count?

No HVAC? Look into a "All house fan" They are inexpensive to buy and run. I love mine. Also a wood burning fire place insert can heat a house real well for next to nothing> ( If they allow them where you live) . I use a canadian made Osburn insert. Its certified by the EPA for low pollution. I envy you if that is a large stocked pond. I only have a 500 gallon Koi pond, but is is still fun and relaxing.
Its great to own your own home, and stop throwing money away. The tax write off is wonderful too! Congrats!

a reply to: Toolman18

Congratulations on your first house! I'm sure you have a lot of remodeling and repair projects in mind. Here is some money saving advice. If you're handy or not very handy, YouTube has some great "How to Videos" for almost any project you may take on. I can't begin to tell you how much money these videos have saved me by doing the work myself. They also have great "How to videos" on how to repair appliances and your cars!