08-08-11, 11:55 AM | #1 |
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First house and a lot of work.
I'm now new to here but never introduces myself some of you will know me from EcoModder, I like to build and fix things and always have just ask my 3yr old self.
I am 25 years of age and finally graduated from Northern Kentucky University, my younger fiancee also graduated last semester from University of Louisville. After graduation she got a nice job with the company she was working for and we started looking for a house in Louisville. One of the first houses we looked at we fell in love with but kept looking a little more before going back and placing a bid on the house. A month and a half later we had a house and it was time for me to move all my stuff 80min south of my parents house. I currently am commuting the 80min to work till I get a different job. Now its time to start EcoRenovating the cheapest/easiest ways possible as I do not have much spare time or money right now. I will post more on that later and add some pics when I get the time. The house is a capecod that was built in 1942. More on the house when I update this. |
08-08-11, 11:56 AM | #2 |
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The list of projects
--------------- Finished --------------- Digital Thermostat Plant garden Build compost pile Switch to cut power to AC at peak times (I get a discount for this) Add dimmer switches Changed light fixtures Label fuse box (never finished) Add insulation to sunroom floor Wall outlets and switches sealed --------------- To do --------------- Finish sealing duct work Seal down stairs windows add privacy cover. Add insulation to up stairs walls/roof Add pipe insulation Seal cracks in outer door jambs Insulate foundation sill (working on) Replace the two circuits that still have aluminum wire Replace old outlets that can't hold a plug, one outlet fell apart in my hand Redo bathroom shower --------------- Do all the other little and big things associated with a new (to me) house. Last edited by Phantom; 11-12-13 at 09:32 AM.. Reason: Update and add links |
08-08-11, 12:50 PM | #3 |
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sealing the windows and the doors will almost certainly be your best band for your buck.
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08-08-11, 01:12 PM | #4 |
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Yep, sealing is by far the biggest thing to do. Fortunately, its also pretty cheap! Unfortunately, it can be quite time consuming.
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08-09-11, 09:32 AM | #5 |
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I don't know about down there but in MA there are a bunch of weatherization classes made available by the state. I suppose they could be pretty lame but here they have gone out of their way to make them fantastic. I took one last winter and the state paid for it since I didn't have much work. My teachers were geniuses who have been in the super insulation movement since the 80's so even though a lot of the material wasn't new for me it was still a blast. I think the tuition was about $600 and worth every penny to a home owner. You'll easily save as much with the work you'll be able to do.
And congratulations on the new house! I wish you many years of happiness there and I hope you get it up to snuff to the point where you can actually afford to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. |
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