Home Sweet home

We finally got into our new home! Now that the fun of unpacking is nearly complete, we have begun the series of upgrades and repairs to change the house into a home. We started with the the kitchen and outdoors. We removed the wallpaper, deep cleaned, painted, and now we are prepping for tile. Outside I have been trimming the trees and clearing brush. At one point the brush pile was nearly the size of our garage but we have spent evenings burning off the pile and have gotten to a nearly reasonable amount.

The garage repairs are moving right along as well. I have paint on every wall now, but have yet to finish the ceiling. It has been hard work but the progress is steady.

Next on the list is the septic system. I need to replace the aerator and am in the process of researching the procedure. I have yet to decide if I want to tackle the task or not.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2159646_maintain-septic-system.html

When we are not working on our home, we hope to get out and enjoy some of the local entertainment throughout our little community.

http://www.smithvillechamber.org/calendar.aspx

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Matt Harvey Asks New Yorkers About Matt Harvey....hilarious

Appraisal

Today at noon, they are doing the appraisal on our house. Fingers crossed that it goes well, the value is found, and by tonight we are packing. Everyone feels like it will go off without a hitch but that does little to assuage my worry. Up until this point, we have always been waiting on something. From the lead based paint tester, a contractor, an inspector, a buyer, repairs to list the house initially, to countless other small hurdles along the way. It has been a never ending series of "hurry up and wait" scenarios. It will nice to finally have a little closure and be able to just pack without worrying about what we should leave out to stage the house.

For the first time ever, I can NOT wait to move! Then again, I say that now, while standing in the AC and not lifting a never ending stream of heavy boxes.

Wish us luck!!