Category Archives: DIY

Am I boring you yet?

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Adem

I know you’re probably all sick of me talking about the new house, but there’s no getting away from the fact that this is one of the biggest things to have happened to me for quite a while, and is … Continue reading →

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The house is finally empty!

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Adem

Woo Hoo… After many many tip runs I can say the house has no more crap in it, the manky carpets have gone, all the old rotten furniture is gone, and it is looking very much like how I would … Continue reading →

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Slow and steady wins the race

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Adem

So it’s looking like the hose is going to take a lot longer to get sorted than I’d previously thought, but doing things the proper way will make it a great house to live in. It’s taking quite a while … Continue reading →

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Update on the house

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Adem

I’ve been doing a few bits around the new house in preparation for having next week off when I’m really going to go at it. On Wednesday I took down the wooden units in the front room whic revealed areas … Continue reading →

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Completing on new house next Tuesday!

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Adem

I just got a call from my solicitor and he advised me that he’s exchanged contracts and that I’d be completing on my house next Tuesday 24th March! I only sent off the final set of papers yesterday and as … Continue reading →

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Survey completed on house

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Adem

My Survey for the new house finally came through on Friday and I’m happy to say that there is nothing hugely wrong with the house that would jeopardise the sale, although it has confirmed that there is quite a bit … Continue reading →

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House update

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Adem

Why does buying a house take so long! It’s already been 2 weeks since I first saw the house, and over that time I’ve had my offer formerly accepted, I’ve arranged the mortgage, I got all my insurance sorted out, … Continue reading →

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