@sillykitty1 wrote:
Single home owner here as well. I thought at one point I'd never own a home, with bad credit, limited income and the expensive SoCal housing market. But three years ago that all changed, and buying a house was the best thing I ever did. I'm actually planning an addition this summer!
For me the single biggest factor that let's me sleep at night, plan an addition, plan to buy a second home etc., is a good handyman. It has seriously been so freeing to know that if something goes wrong, or if I want to do something, I have someone who will do a good job and be reasonably priced. Find an antique dresser, but the finish is in bad shape, no problem! Shower handle breaks off in the morning when you're trying to get to work. Turn off the main and call my handyman. Fixed by the time i get home. He has actually turned into being my dog sitter as well!
But seriously, isn't it the best feeling to walk into your home and know it's all yours? Your paint color, your flooring, your art work!
This is SO true! I can do every kind of finish work and some moderate framing, deck building and so on, but for the things I can't do, there's nothing more reassuring than knowing I've got a good handyman ready to help. My guy has not only done some hard structural work but he's come out and bailed me out a few times when I've gotten in over my head.
Yeah, owning a home, even with all its expenses and "surprises," is the best thing in the world. This isn't my first house or even my first fixer, but the feeling of accomplishment is great every time.
