How do I stop the spending - Renovating new house

[northernladuk]

Yeah yeah, agree with all that stuff. That Sarah Beeny has some pair of jugs though !!

Isn't that because she is constantly pregnant?? Don't think I have seen her without a bun in the oven for years!

[northernladuk]

Those ready to move into houses seem cheap in comparison now, dont they?

Totally!!! I used to hate the the new houses but a mate of mine is just having the finishing touches done to one they bought off plan and I can see the attraction! They are even changing some of the whitegoods and layout of the house for him so has the personal touches they wanted. I still wouldn't have one personally but with two kids under 3 it is a perfect solution for them.

[northernladuk]

Just been through this over the last few years. The only way you learn is by setting your quality limit (ie solid oak kitchens etc) then costing each job to 10% before you start.

What I will say is that there is far too much margin in bathrooms and kitchens. So look on line and look for the trade suppliers try not to sound like a newby and they will sell to you at trade prices.

Never let a workman price a job for you. But always make sure you pay them well.

Looking back at the OP's posts trying to get the DIY through the business and spending his warchest down to just a few months (and that was a month or so ago) I would suggest he starts setting a budget and leaving the warchest alone and then balancing what he needs and what he can afford. Standard mistake to see a pot of money and forget what it was for. Look for what you need to change and forget a couple of things that don't for now.

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Looking back at the OP's posts trying to get the DIY through the business and spending his warchest down to just a few months (and that was a month or so ago) I would suggest he starts setting a budget and leaving the warchest alone and then balancing what he needs and what he can afford. Standard mistake to see a pot of money and forget what it was for. Look for what you need to change and forget a couple of things that don't for now.

easier said than done, but will try to do this now - i.e. stop spending completely.

[eek]

easier said than done, but will try to do this now - i.e. stop spending completely.

You missed the cardinal rule for house repairs. Does it need to be done now? If yes pay for it otherwise live with whats there and do it slowly when you can afford it.

[Pondlife]

Do it in manageable bits and always complete one job before starting another IMHO.

We allocate a chunk of the yearly contractor divs to "house, hols & car" each year and that's all we spend on them eg one year we convert the loft, the next Mrs P gets a new motor etc

A good friend of mine has been doing her place up for years now and it's a constant building site as they never finish anything properly.

[escapeUK]

Do it in manageable bits and always complete one job before starting another IMHO.

We allocate a chunk of the yearly contractor divs to "house, hols & car" each year and that's all we spend on them eg one year we convert the loft, the next Mrs P gets a new motor etc

Surely they are expensable? Check what your MP claims for guidance.

[Troll]

You missed the cardinal rule for house repairs. Does it need to be done now? If yes pay for it otherwise live with whats there and do it slowly when you can afford it.

That is very sound advice

[The Spartan]

1. Budget realistically
2. DIY
3. DIY
4. DIY
5. DIY

Get my drift

As I was a poor permie previously I did the majority of the work on the house wood flooring is easy to lay, so is hanging a door you just have to have the patience. I fitted the kitchen including the electrical and plumbing just by using books (I of course get an electrician to certify the work). Sanding, stripping and painting anyone can do plus skirting and coving is relatively straightforward. Like NLUK said grow a pair

[rob s]

Scope creep. It giveth(1) and it taketh away.






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