When we were buying a house, we went back and forth about a newer home vs. an older home. Either way, you have to spend money - on a deck/window curtains/etc for a new home. Systems for an older home.
After living in an older home - I would much rather have a newer home. Because it's way more fun to spend $1500 on furniture/decor than something like this:
This is our well pump, buried 120 ft underground. It is a corroded mess of metal that just went out. It went out 2 years ago, but luckily was just a wire that needed to be replaced. This time, it's toast.
Average lifetime of a well pump is 12 years. Our was going on 20. Here's another corroded view for you:
And the people we have to call:
And what they do for us country bumpkins:
Our well opened up:
In case you come over and want to see my well, this is where it is with respect to my house:
If I was wondering if we could go to Paris or not this year - well - here's my answer.
BIG FAT NO!
I do love my house though. The thing about an older home is you STILL have to spend money on paint/window treatments/decor - because unless your house is EXACTLY like you would like it, you're gonna want to change something!
Another thing - for my next house - I am going to pay attention to where I would place my beds in my bedrooms. Because I don't place my beds perpendicular to the road. And in ALL my bedrooms, the place that I think would look best for my bed placement is all PERPENDICULAR to the road.
These are all note to selves. I have more fun blog posts coming up. Michael's first soccer game this year, visit to Kennett Square's mushroom festival, and trip to the poconos. But for now, I'm going to wallow in self pity and start looking for a job! :)
Love,
P
