Posted by bigbertha on March 13, 2000, at 8:32:18
In reply to this old house, posted by harry b. on March 12, 2000, at 18:50:40
> It would take 6 months
> of full time work & several thousand dollars before I'd
> let anyone into my house.Hi Harry
The advice from previous posts are on target, especially
with respect to being honest regarding your current
circumstances.However, this may be the opportunity
(if possible, considering finances,mental strength, etc.)
to start doing something about your "toad-abode".Begin by contacting a Home Inspection Service (many listed in
phone directory, but you may know a builder/RE agent, etc
who can steer you to a reputable business) to get an
itemized/prioritized report. Again, depending upon finances and/or
desire, they can put you in touch with licensed, reputable
"handymen" (usually retired electricians/plumbers...) or
contractors if the job is too big. In fact, there are some services
that for a yearly fee, schedule periodic visits to your home and
automatically contact the correct services for you. They even follow-up
the work to make sure it was done correctly. This might help you
tremendously if it can relieve you of at least one major stressor
in your life.
warmest regards,
bb
poster:bigbertha
thread:26785
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20000312/msgs/26846.html