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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:19:52 PM EDT
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Best thing I did was upgrading tile in my master bath.
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:20:55 PM EDT
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I am really enjoying the wooden stakes around my place with the heads of trespassers impaled on them.
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:22:26 PM EDT
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Replace some of the outlets with the ones that also have the usb chargers in them
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:22:39 PM EDT
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You gotta dig a well in the basement.
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:22:51 PM EDT
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I am really enjoying the wooden stakes around my place with the heads of trespassers impaled on them. Considering I had to all but kick the previous owner out on closing day, this may be in my future. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:23:09 PM EDT
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You gotta dig a well in the basement. And get a basket and some lotion? |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:23:58 PM EDT
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Considering I had to all but kick the previous owner out on closing day, this may be in my future. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I am really enjoying the wooden stakes around my place with the heads of trespassers impaled on them. Considering I had to all but kick the previous owner out on closing day, this may be in my future. Display them for a month or so then throw them away. Winter time I can leave them out there for months. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:25:27 PM EDT
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Burn it down?
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:25:48 PM EDT
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Pics or it never happened
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:26:16 PM EDT
[#10]
me too! closing on my second/wife's first home on the 9th.
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:26:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I am really enjoying the wooden stakes around my place with the heads of trespassers impaled on them. Don't tease me. I know you are married. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:26:59 PM EDT
[#12]
Refinish any hardwoods that are looking a little rough. Much easier to do when it's empty.
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:28:10 PM EDT
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I'm in the same boat, OP. Closing on Tuesday.
Congrats. 
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:29:26 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:30:37 PM EDT
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Hook-up a transfer switch for a generator!
Replace any rotting trim with the PVC stuff. Install security system. Re-do any floors that need it. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:31:21 PM EDT
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I am really enjoying the wooden stakes around my place with the heads of trespassers impaled on them. Sounds lovely. Is that something you picked up from Martha Stewart, or was that your own creation? |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:31:43 PM EDT
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Best thing I did was upgrading tile in my master bath. This is worthwhile and fun to do. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:32:17 PM EDT
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Not exactly cool but I change out the hardware. Most times the hardware is pretty worn and those kinda things are the first things you see and touch. Maybe put up a new outside light if its pitted and tarnished, new kickplate if appropriate.
Maybe change out the builder's grade faucets. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:32:28 PM EDT
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Sounds lovely. Is that something you picked up from Martha Stewart, or was that your own creation? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I am really enjoying the wooden stakes around my place with the heads of trespassers impaled on them. Sounds lovely. Is that something you picked up from Martha Stewart, or was that your own creation? Its quite lovely in fact, got it from Rachel Ray actually.  
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:32:48 PM EDT
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multiple coats of anti-rust paint on the gas pipe.
Deadbolts on all external door. Sliding locks on windows and sliding doors. Reinforcers around the door locks. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:32:50 PM EDT
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Install urinal in random closet near tv, wash sink in the garage if you work on your own stuff.
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:33:02 PM EDT
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What cool things have you done? continually "harden" your home. i don't mean add AR500 plate over the windows. i mean, take simple steps to improve your house's durability against not only a large storm like a hurricane but also against other more common storms. for example, cut tree limbs away from the roof area. cut down trees that endanger the house itself. ensure water runoff is away from, and not towards the house. etc etc etc. these are all little things, but they add up AND most importantly they "uncomplicate" your overall homeownership experience. it's bad enough that there is a hurricane and there is no power for days. a tree in your living room is an unwanted problem. so "harden" against problems that are created by weather, insects, and other. for example, water getting behind a gutter invariably leads to soffit and/or fascia board rot. and that same water can lead to pooling and drainage issues below, which can lead to basement mold etc. ar-jedi |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:33:08 PM EDT
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Replace some of the outlets with the ones that also have the usb chargers in them This. And maybe build a fake wall around any little cubbies in the house. Instant super-awesome gun room. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:33:21 PM EDT
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First time home buyer. Bought a 2007 year construction, two story house. I have a month before my current lease is up so I'm doing a bunch of re-painting, and it's got me so excited I am curious what other cool things I can do in the meantime. Epoxy garage floor is on the list. What cool things have you done? Gun room, fire pit, pistol range off the porch. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:33:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: And get a basket and some lotion? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You gotta dig a well in the basement. And get a basket and some lotion? funny stuff right there.
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:34:46 PM EDT
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I'll be there soon, I hope. Current house is on the market. I'm going to try to get a smaller place. Current house is 2160sq ft and I'm single with no kids. I have a roommate, but won't after the house sells. Couple places I'm looking at are about 1300 and 1500sq ft. I'd probably just paint a few walls. Epoxy on the garage floor would be nice, but you have to get up all the grease and oil first. I'm thinking I might just try to go with those interlocking plastic squares instead. I'm not sure though. Gotta see how the money part plays out!
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:34:52 PM EDT
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If you have a basement, a storm shelter/gun vault.
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:35:49 PM EDT
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You gotta dig a well in the basement. Texas, likely no basement... Otherwise bunker: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2012/05/14/72-year-old-suing-city-of-austin-for-seizing-his-home-and-condemning-it-for-building-fallout-shelter/ |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:35:51 PM EDT
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I went through and put nice ceiling fans in every room but bathrooms. Whole house fan is next on my list this spring.
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:36:12 PM EDT
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save your money. Do that shit later
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:38:21 PM EDT
[#31]
#1: Wired, connected smoke detectors, one in every room.
#2: RG6, Cat6, phone to each room, two Cat6/RG6 to anywhere you might put a TV. #3: Change any standard bowl toilets to elongated bowl. #4: Install a pull-down attic stair unit if one isn't already installed. #5: Add a proper ceiling fan-rated box to each bedroom, run 3-wire from the switch to the fan, one switch for lights, one for fan. Kharn |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:38:23 PM EDT
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Refinish any hardwoods that are looking a little rough. Much easier to do when it's empty. This. And if they had pets at all-have the house sprayed/bombed for fleas before all your stuff is in. 
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:38:35 PM EDT
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We just closed on a new construction(cookie cutter) house and I'm currently repainting the subs shit work and antique glazing the fireplace mantle. We are also replacing all the cheap lightbulbs the builder used with high lumen bright white and natural daylight bulbs.
Oh and congrats on the house! |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:39:24 PM EDT
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Tankless water heater?
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:40:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryYup. I got the app on my iphone and scroll through the pics while at work. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:41:03 PM EDT
[#36]
Run network cable to every wall of every room.
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:41:20 PM EDT
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Tagged since we are closing this week
Plan on replacing Floors and painting. Basement is becoming Man Cave and has an area to develop into an Arms Room |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:43:39 PM EDT
[#38]
Get rid of all the linoleum (if there is any) and replace it with tile - because if you don't do it now you WILL do it later.
If it has natural gas, see if you can plumb a line out to your back side so you can have the option of installing a natural gas grill (even though you already have a charcoal/wood grill). |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:43:47 PM EDT
[#39]
Sex dungeon.
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:45:52 PM EDT
[#40]
Had sex in every room
The good ole days 
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:47:45 PM EDT
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Sex dungeon. No need to mention the obvious. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:49:14 PM EDT
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Run network cable to every wall of every room. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Run network cable to every wall of every room. Quoted:
#2: RG6, Cat6, phone to each room, two Cat6/RG6 to anywhere you might put a TV. Kharn How do I do this when I have a 2 story home? I don't have attic space over the first floor to accomplish this. How would I? |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:51:11 PM EDT
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Get rid of all the linoleum (if there is any) and replace it with tile - because if you don't do it now you WILL do it later.If it has natural gas, see if you can plumb a line out to your back side so you can have the option of installing a natural gas grill (even though you already have a charcoal/wood grill). Thank you! I knew there was something I was forgetting on my planned renovations Basement has an electric heater while the rest of the house is gas. Want to fix that, but I know it's going to be expensive
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:52:02 PM EDT
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Insulation , Remodel master bath , New carpet with nice thick pad underneath . LED bulbs in the fixtures
, change the furnace filters
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:52:58 PM EDT
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Burn it down? Go on... 
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:53:58 PM EDT
[#46]
20" rims
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:54:55 PM EDT
[#47]
Alarm system, internet cameras, internet enabled garage opener, whole house surge protector and humidifier, replace with all LEDs
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:55:23 PM EDT
[#48]
Insulate the hell out of it. Use the stuff that kills bugs
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:56:04 PM EDT
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CEILING FANS
These were the single biggest 'upgrade' to our house when we purchased it. My house was built in 1996. My wife and I bought it in 2013 and we were the first to add ceiling fans to the other bedrooms (master bedroom had a ceiling fan). The other two bedrooms were literally just empty boxes with no lighting.   4 walls and some windows and that was it. We added ceiling fans within a few weeks of moving in and they vastly improved those rooms: moving air + actual lighting.
Try to get fans that have an included remote control. If not, spend $30/fan and get an aftermarket remote control kit. We have one per bedroom and they're absolutely worth every penny. |
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Posted: 11/23/2014 10:58:46 PM EDT
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blown in insulation to attic and and high efficiency everything that you can afford now, also get one of those fancy programmable thermostats.
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