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    Home ownership is too expensive!

    Has anyone ever seen the movie The Money Pit where the house the couple buys turns into a nightmare with all of the money they need to dump into it?
    That's my house.

    So far a complete new bathroom (new floors too since it was destoyed by the crappy tub leaking-stupid fibergalss whirpool tub POC-never buy a house with one or think of putting one in. They are not worth it when hairline cracks appear or the jets leak without you knowing it until it's too late.), new doors and windows, new light fixtures (and a ceiling fan in the living room), new stairs, new porch, new retaining wall, new roof and repair to the chimney, new furniture, and new carpeting.

    All to make the house look like it's not one of those slated to be condemned.

    The low purchase price will get you everytime.

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    Re: Home ownership is too expensive!

    Quote Originally Posted by SPJ
    Has anyone ever seen the movie The Money Pit where the house the couple buys turns into a nightmare with all of the money they need to dump into it?
    That's my house.

    So far a complete new bathroom (new floors too since it was destoyed by the crappy tub leaking-stupid fibergalss whirpool tub POC-never buy a house with one or think of putting one in. They are not worth it when hairline cracks appear or the jets leak without you knowing it until it's too late.), new doors and windows, new light fixtures (and a ceiling fan in the living room), new stairs, new porch, new retaining wall, new roof and repair to the chimney, new furniture, and new carpeting.

    All to make the house look like it's not one of those slated to be condemned.

    The low purchase price will get you everytime.
    Steve,when did you move into my house? If you were a nice person the house would be nice to your wallet
    Joe Haggard

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    Re: Home ownership is too expensive!

    hope you make so serious cash......to pay for all that, I KNOW it aint cheap..
    Joe





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    Re: Home ownership is too expensive!

    July.

    The idiots I bought this house from screwed me as well.

    They took EVERY lightbulb with them when they left. I had to go buy lightbulbs in order to friggin see when we moved in.

    The contract stated to leave the dining room table since it was cutom built and attached to one wall and the floor. The contract didn't state to leave the chairs so guess what? Yep, they TOOK THE CHAIRS!

    The contract stated to leave the front of the fireplace intact. You guessed it. They took THE GRATE inside since that was not listed to stay.

    They were supposed to leave the the dishwasher. Well the contract was worded where it stated "dishwasher will remain". It didn't say THAT dishwasher so they took it out and left a POS one. I had to buy a working one after we moved in.

    I really afraid if I ever see these people again, I will not be able to hold in my anger.

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    Re: Home ownership is too expensive!

    Quote Originally Posted by SPJ
    July.

    The idiots I bought this house from screwed me as well.

    They took EVERY lightbulb with them when they left. I had to go buy lightbulbs in order to friggin see when we moved in.

    The contract stated to leave the dining room table since it was cutom built and attached to one wall and the floor. The contract didn't state to leave the chairs so guess what? Yep, they TOOK THE CHAIRS!

    The contract stated to leave the front of the fireplace intact. You guessed it. They took THE GRATE inside since that was not listed to stay.

    They were supposed to leave the the dishwasher. Well the contract was worded where it stated "dishwasher will remain". It didn't say THAT dishwasher so they took it out and left a POS one. I had to buy a working one after we moved in.

    I really afraid if I ever see these people again, I will not be able to hold in my anger.
    Steve please forgive me,did they leave the ROCKS in the driveway
    Joe Haggard

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    Re: Home ownership is too expensive!

    Keep it up wiseguy.

    I can just add the cost of airfare to Illinois to this project.

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    Re: Home ownership is too expensive!

    Did I mention just how EXPENSIVE dining room chairs are when they need to be custom made to match a custom made table?

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    Re: Home ownership is too expensive!

    So much for saving a few bucks. The carpet was destroyed in the living room. I ripped it out knowing that there were hardwood floors underneath. Well, they were destroyed. No refinishing here. More like replace the BLACK ruined sections.


    This is a picture of a GOOD section. Notice they somehow spilled paint all over the floor as well.


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    Re: Home ownership is too expensive!

    Guess they never thought you needed insulation (or sheetrock) in the bathroom walls.

    Work in progress pic.


    A few grand later.

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    Re: Home ownership is too expensive!

    Quote Originally Posted by SPJ
    Keep it up wiseguy.

    I can just add the cost of airfare to Illinois to this project.
    With the week i have had i just might meet you halfway .So i am venting my anger towards yourself in a picking on you kinda way
    Joe Haggard

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