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Posted by buster_2007 (My Page) on Sun, Dec 30, 07 at 12:37
| I want to remodel my 8 yo Redmond double wide. I own my own property (45 acres) in a remote location. Stick built houses in area are upscale, manuf. are not.
My Redmond is only 900 sq ft. I would like to make these improvments at a cost of approx. $6,000. I expect to live in the home for 15+ years, but who knows what life has in store....
What do you think about: 1- adding a 4x6 picture window, 2-removing carpet (original) and vinyl and putting in a floating floor, 3- painting interior, to include removal of fake wallpaper.
I would enjoy my home more with these changes, but money IS an object, and I don't want to be too fool-hardy, and over improve. Thank you very much for your opinions. |
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RE: need opinions please
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It doesn't sound like you are worried about ever getting your money back for the improvements that you make. If that's the case then go ahead. The picture window can be done by a good carpenter. I think the wallpaper is the plastic stuff that is bonded to the wallboard under it. There are many, many posts on this site regarding trying to do something over it. If it's this type of stuff, removing it will be mostly impossible. If it's actual wallpaper then it might be able to be removed.
Floating floor...I know nothing about them. |
RE: need opinions please
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| Coolvet - I appreciate your feedback thanks. In considering your comments, I would like to modify my post - I probably will be in the home for about 10years (not 15). I don't know how quickly my very rural area will become populated; currently there's little in ammenities - muncipal or retail. Also, I am worried about getting my money back. I know we can't forsee the future, but don't want to 'invest' my retirement fund unwisely (not looking for investment, just word choice....) Again, thank you |
RE: need opinions please
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If your home is on a foundation and not piers you should have little trouble recouping your money. Just maintain the rest of the home and I see no problems. A floating laminate floor is a good choice and the larger windoe seems like a good idea. Go for it.
FYI, double wides on a foundation are going for around $175,000 to $200,000 around here. |
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