The seller agreed to reduce the price so I could have some repair work done. I've scheduled an exterminator to work on the crawlspace under the house. Here mice and rats are a big problem. Gross! Luckily, no roaches. (I haven't even seen a mosquito since I've been here.)
Then a mold specialist will work in the crawlspace and the attic. Mold is another problem here since it rains most days for nine months of the year. Then I'll have insulation installed so I don't freeze my tuckus this winter.
I'm trying to get an electrician to do a couple of repairs. They are so busy here.
There is a weird fireplace in the living room. It's wood burning but not working anymore. There's no chimney. It has a pipe running from it up to the roof. The fireplace and hearth take up a lot of space. I'm going to have it removed and I'll buy an electric unit.
As long as I have to tear up the wall to remove the fireplace I may as well have the whole room painted. Guess in what color!
My plan is to move in towards the end of October. I have to pay another month's rent in the retirement home anyway. That gives me another month to get better.
I don't feel ready yet to take care of a house on my own. Today I was exhausted after only going to the grocery store. So, I'll take the move slow and steady.
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