For starters, there was a failure of disclosure on the house. The washing machine CAN NOT! be removed from the bathroom. The washing machine was installed during the bathroom being remodeled; door width 24 inches, washing machine width 27 inches. Other than the previous owners wanting $500 for their 'vintage' stove (I told them were to take the stove), the free washing machine has been the only problem I have had with the home thus far. The Dryer and Stove are gas, so there are no 240 Volt receptacles in entire home.
So far:
Replace bathroom door and move stud back 4 inches to accommodate washer and dryer
Replace door locks and add dead bolt
Policies change for mail, so new mail box and post
Install reverse osmosis unit
Add waterproof drywall and remove hideous plastic paneling in bathroom
Removed carpet and found water damaged in baseboards (decided to gut bathroom)
Removed cabinetry in bathroom to make room for dryer
Fixed water damaged by laying cement backerboard for future tile installation
Wired 240 Receptacle for electric dryer (hats off to electricians, attics are HOT HOT!)
Removed carpet in hallway and cleaned the wood flooring underneath (no damage)
Cut dryer vent because old dryer was in the garage
Don't get me wrong, I am REALLY enjoying the house. The house IS dated, however the plumbing is brand new (hence the water damage), along with the air conditioner and hot water heater. The yard has concrete flower beds and plenty of foliage including rose bushes, pecan trees, irises, and large shrubs, but that is a Spring time project.
So for now, its back to carpentry.
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Welcome to the party!
I'm surprised you tore out the gas dryer. It's about the same cost to run them up in Washington, but given the price of electricity in the southwest, I would imagine the gas would have been cheaper.
Plus, they can get your clothes way toastier.
Wired 240 Receptacle for electric dryer (hats off to electricians, attics are HOT HOT!)
Fuckin' a. I've sweat through so much fiberglass it isn't funny. I find the key to attic work is flood lamps, a great pair of knee guards, and enough rags to keep your face dry.
The dryer was in the garage and the washing machine was in the house...and the garage is detached, to hell with that in the winter time!
gas powered air compressor in the garage using the old dryer hookup FTMUSDW!
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