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Thursday, June 2, 2011

No Such Thing as "One and Done"

In the last several years, we've completed several home-improvement projects, or so I had hoped.  In 2006 we replaced a rotting deck with a sun room; in 2007 we excavated the backyard, adding two patios; in 2008 we finished half the basement; in 2010 we remodeled the master bathroom.  At the end of each project, I thought that's "one and done."  But unfortunately, for the most part, that hasn't been true.

In addition to pushing forward with new projects this year (a new hall bathroom and driveway), we are now also having to revisit completed projects.  The fad-resistant laminate flooring we put in the sun room is getting lighter every year and, eventually, will need to be replaced.  The flagstone used for one of the backyard patios is flaking terribly and needs to be sealed (requiring hours of prep work) or replaced.  The carpet tiles we used in the basement mildewed and will be replaced next week now that we've implemented several anti-moisture measures.

I'm learning that home-improvement is never done no matter how much planning and money is invested.  But, until I fully "wrap my brain around" that truth, it's a huge frustration.

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