Creating the family home we've always wanted

[tim8383]

Hi All

 

Hope everyone is well.

 

Recently relocated to the country side and purchased a period home that is in need of some TLC, in the hope of creating the family home we've always wanted.

 

The plan to carry out full refurb of the house, included single storey rear extension to create large open plan kitchen/dinner/living area.

 

Looking forward to the challenge, the hard work start now!

 

All the best

Tim.

[LSB]

welcome and good luck

 

[Faz]

My advice is to nail down the spec with the Mrs before you begin or asap. I build spec houses all the time and it is fine - my house has been a total nightmare. I have double power points installed which are going to be behind larder units in the utility (endless changes there ffs!), don't know what vanities and sinks we are getting (tiling starts tomorrow) - the list is endless.  Perhaps I should just stfu and not ask?

 

I can see why builders penalise variations - they are horrible.

 

It has made me hate the place tbh. Either that or I just need a break (now booked thankfully).

[joe90]

46 minutes ago, Faz said:

I can see why builders penalise variations - they are horrible.

When I designed our house I said “no variations” but then again I am good at planning, some people find it difficult to imagine the end product.

[Buzz]

46 minutes ago, Faz said:

My advice is to nail down the spec with the Mrs before you begin

Or nail the Mrs down until its finished. 

[cowsgomoo]

We're doing the same, haven't managed to get it off the ground yet though in a year. Good luck to you Tim!