Ah, the pride of homeownership. Right.

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  1. wyanjen profile image71
    wyanjenposted 13 years ago

    Yep.
    Shoveled the drive three times today. Yippee. tongue

    We only got 7 inches or so, but the drifting made it seem worse. Still, I have to admit: I dont miss the apartment. I guess having to shovel snow is a decent trade off for being able to do my laundry at home, instead of packing up all the clothes I can carry down three flights of steps and wasting an afternoon at the laundromat.

    http://www.smileyshut.com/smileys/new/Nature/snow.gif

    1. wilderness profile image94
      wildernessposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      When we bought our current home it was right on 30 years old.  Within 1 1/2 years we had replaced every appliance: refrigerator, range, hot water tank, water softener, dishwasher, garbage disposal.  Nothing obviously broken when we bought, just old and worn out.

      We knew the risks and factored it into the price, but ALL of them?

      Not that I would "prod" you about home ownership...big_smile

      And I don't do snow.  Not with 150' of sidewalk and 150X30' drive, I don't.  That's what 4 wheel drive is for!

      On the other hand we visited norther Idaho for Thanksgiving; it snowed at least 6" each day.  But they all have snowblowers up there so it isn't too bad.

      1. wyanjen profile image71
        wyanjenposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        This house was built in the early 40s. Its quite a bit smaller than my old apartment - which makes the shoveling a little easier to take. I only have about 30 feet of sidewalk wink

        The folks who sold it had already updated many of the things you had to deal with. What a bummer! One house I looked at had no appliances at all. I was ready to move in with a mini-fridge and a hot plate! lol. My situation didnt leave me with too many options...

        But, its turning out to be an awesome little place.

        smile

        1. wilderness profile image94
          wildernessposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          It's great owning your own place, actually.  Most of the time I don't even mind doing the maintenance; My sons and I put on a new roof 2 years ago and had a good time working together to do it.  Plus, it's MINE!  The repairs and work are for ME!  It makes a difference.

  2. b. Malin profile image67
    b. Malinposted 13 years ago

    Wyanjen, enjoy your home, that's what it's all about...next time it snows, see if 5 kids and some adults show up with different prices just to shovel your snow for you. 

    Right now we're vacationing in Freezing Florida...no snow...but it's cold!  And no washing machine! Have to go down to the end of the "cat walk" where there is a room with ONE WASHER AND ONE DRYER...and that's how we spent today!  Washing and Freezing!!

    1. Bill Manning profile image66
      Bill Manningposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      It's going to get super cold here in Florida tonight, around 28 degrees. yikes

      This is when I get to really rub my friends noses in the fact I work at home and don't have to leave the house for days! big_smile

      I had several homes years ago, wish I had the cash to buy one of the great deals they have down here now. hmm

  3. Ivorwen profile image65
    Ivorwenposted 13 years ago

    Shoveling snow?  That's what kids are for!  I haven't had to shovel in years.  smile

    But in an area where 2-3 feet can fall in a night, we are well equipped to handle it.  Multiple shovels, snow blower and tractor.  Of course, being so equipped, we get to help the neighbors out.

    I can't imagine living in an apartment, waiting to the plows to come take care of things. It is often 3 in the afternoon before all the apartments in town are taken care of.

  4. joleenruffin profile image60
    joleenruffinposted 13 years ago

    I live in California so I have never had the pleasure (wink) of shoveling snow. Though my kids are out front, as I type on my iPad, raking leaves. I love owning a home but yeh, you can't call the landlord any more!

    1. wyanjen profile image71
      wyanjenposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      That's very true... but then again, I don't have the landlord lurking around anymore either lol

      At my old place they would just go ahead and let themselves in any old time.
      The building manager once said to me: "Hey, did you ever get that closet cleaned up?"
      I said "HUH?!?" I had no idea she'd even been in my apartment.

      @lvorwen: homeowners in the neighborhood helped out us poor apartment people quite a lot. I liked the neighbors over there. 2-3 feet of snow?? where are you?

  5. Lily Rose profile image84
    Lily Roseposted 13 years ago

    I was just whining about the joys of homeownership when I had to call the A/C guy yesterday due to an outpour of water from the handler - apparently a clogged drain!  There's always something, and sometimes it's easier to say that it's easier and cheaper to just rent, but in the end (when the darn mortgage is paid off!) it's all worth it - at least that's what I'm told!

 
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