build me up, buttercup…
So, it’s been quite the week.
As mentioned a few days ago, on Tuesday, we found a leak in our basement. The more senior plumber who came out on Wednesday replaced the part that failed and we no longer have leaking – Hurray! But the walls that were damaged by the leaking now have to be fixed and the news from the contractors the insurance company sent over isn’t great… With a few days now to digest this news I am no longer quite in the panic I was on Friday when they first started describing how they might have to rip out a wall or part of the ceiling…
This house has not turned into the dream move-in-and-enjoy house we had hoped for. But it is still exactly what we were looking for, save for these few headaches. In the long run, the house will be better for these changes. In the short term, however…the stress is not fun. I keep reminding myself it could be much worse. We still have a roof over our heads. We’ll find the money some where to pay for this. And while having our house torn apart will be less than awesome, when it’s put back together the house will be good as new (knock on wood). (So not the post I would have written yesterday or Friday – it’s amazing what a good night’s sleep after a few vodka gimlets and a surprisingly fun night out with your in laws can do for your perspective…)
Tags: our house
January 17th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Glad that things are starting to sound a little better. I’m not sure any house is as move in and enjoy as we like to think. We knew coming here that the previous owners were young and had no money but grand dreams. Their execution wasn’t always superb. It depends on what it is I’m working on how much it upsets me. Good luck with the demo…here’s hoping the plaster comes back negative!