So, met with the builder on Sat and spent about 2 hours talking to them. They are pricing everything out. There is a myriad of choices for every surface and configuration. There was like 40 granite samples for the counters. Then they tell me they recommend quartz. Out come 49 more samples.
I`m like what? Only quartz I know is C Quartz.
Then I`m like - we want hardwood floors prolly laminates - cuz we aren`t rich. Builder is like - we only do real hardwood (proceeds to get like 40 types of wood samples). I`m like - that looks expensive??? They are like - they are worth it.
Dollars are adding up in my head. I`m gonna be broke.
Only thing I think I really need in the garage is additional lighting and extra outlets.. The basin tub is right off the garage and the garage comes with a hose tap and drain standard. I found out the garage doors are steel and insulated. There is a window in the garage - so I can put in a window air conditioner. If we decide to do this, I will talk to them about the electricity in the garage. I never felt like I needed heat in a garage. I get hot fast.
Im not doing this for a living, so I don`t need everything.
One bonus of having a house opposed to a town house - no more pads in my bathroom :
One thing I am hesitant about is heat pumps. This builder uses a Lennox heat pump for climate control. The builder is reputable and says they have been using them for 15 yrs without issue. I`m like - I think we need a furnace. There is no gas hook on the lot. So, they are pricing a propane tank (I think???) in the ground for gas cooking and a furnace.
Dunno about the heat pump. Don`t want to freeze or have $800 electric bills. Anyone in the NE have a newer heat pump system???
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