BEFORE
Owning a home is expensive. People say "But the value keeps going up and up!" True. Ours has doubled in value since we moved to sunny Raleigh, North Carolina from snowy New Hampshire 13 years ago. Not a bad investment!
However, people also can say home owners are "Property rich, and cash poor." The upkeep continues and we recently experienced several basic challenges. Two trees had to come down. One was really dead and the other was slightly dead and dropping branches on our front stoop and roof. We need the roof to last!
These trees harbored squirrels and birds, so having them cut down BEFORE nesting season was the best choice. They are gone, sad to say, but now the sun will reach the house and I can add flowers that will enjoy sunlight.
AFTER
We also bought propane this week so we can continue to appreciate our gas log fireplace, which allows us to keep the electric heat turned way down. We also cook with it. The HVAC guy is scheduled to service our combo A/C-Heater so once the hot, steamy weather comes we will be comfortable.
I need to buy a toilet and gasket so the 13 year old one can be ripped out and the new luxury vinyl flooring and baseboards can be installed in the master bath. Everything used to be off-white. I repainted the room light gray with white trim. It will be really lovely once finished.
Projects like these are why I continue to write and publish my work. Royalties help pay for these improvements and maintenance. So, if you want to help, find all my book buy links
...including the 4-author Medieval Redemption Anthology, which is only available for a limited time at a great LOW PRICE!
Stay safe,
Nancy Lee Badger
