We have been to a few places to check out tile, cabinets, flooring (wood), and numerous other places. There are so man choices!
I received the DeWalt tools from eBay, everything came perfect and new! I’ll be looking for some more tools to save 50% compared to Home Depot Ripoff Depot.
Other then that, I looked into grieving taxes, it seems the previous owner has been doing his job by grieving them every year. I also read that grieving your taxes after purchasing your home is a great idea, because you can use your appraisal and purchase price as proof for your home value. Being that Nassau County (Long Island) seems to over inflate your home value to rape you in taxes, this looks like a good option for me to fight the man.
Suggestions?
Well, just a quick update. We received our contracts back for the Co-Op signed and with the 10% down. So thats great news, and a huge load off our back. We also signed our contracts for the house at the same time, so It seems everything is almost a done deal. Just as a side note, that was the BIGGEST check we ever wrote 🙂
Well, it looks like we will be signing the contracts on the Levittown house this week. In anticipation, I descided it was time to add some tools to my small collection. Knowing I will be doing a lot of the work myself, along with family members I picked up some cordless DeWalt tools. I have always used the internet to get the best deals, and managed to save a bunch on these. Home depot retails the DeWalt 4 pack (set) of cordless stuff for $499 (crazy, I know), it includes the following:
DeWalt Heavy-Duty XRP™ 18V Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit
- DC925 XRP™ 18V cordless hammerdrill with DEWALT built high power motor delivers 510 unit watts out of power
- Heavy-duty 1/2″ self-tightening chuck tightens throughout operation providing superior bit gripping torque
- DC390 XRP™ 18V circular saw with 6-1/2″ carbide blade and rip fence can cut 2×4’s at a 45° angle in a single pass
- DC385 XRP™ 18V cordless reciprocating saw with keyless blade clamp allows for quick blade change without touching blade or reciprocating shaft
- DW919 18V flexible floodlight provides hands-free use
- Two Batteries and 1Hr Quick Charger
I picked it up brand new, sealed, for under $310 with shipping to my door! See picture below…
I also picked up the cordless jig saw to add to the above set, for under $100 delivered to my door on ebay. Home depot wanted over $150 for it.
We also went out to check out appliances, tiles, and kitchen cabinets this weekend. Wew! things are expensive, but it will be fun, and be done to my tastes my wife’s tastes.
Now I just need a house to work on, time to wait for the closing!
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