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I'm getting my house soon!!! What should I get first?

Were are going to remodel it. Great price, beautiful house, needs some work!! (That's translation for fixer-upper) Do I get the tile first? The fridge and stove? Living room furniture? The T.V.? The Dinette Table? What do I get first??? Augh!!!!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I would start with any necessary ceiling work first, followed by walls, then finishing with floors for the first part. a top-to-bottom approach is more sound when working a renovation project like yours. This assumes that all of your plumbing and heating/cooling ductwork are in perfect operation order. This would be a perfect opportunity to give them a good once-over for peace of mind.

    When all of these are to your liking, then you move on to appliances. I would first focus on things like washer and dryer, dishwasher, etc. first. Plumbing related items are best for this step. When all of those are good, move onto kitchen appliances and the like. Once you get all of those where you want, move onto accomodations like kitchen table and furniture throughout. Finish up with electronics.

    I've assisted and lead many renovations. You can learn from my many attempts, follow this and you'll only be going over sections once. Good luck with your project, and when in doubt, call someone that knows more than you do.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Relax. If your going to be living in it during all this work, then you need to make a living space in the house.You can start anywhere you wish to. A couple of pointers tho. One bathroom then the other, never have both (all) down at the same time. Do all flooring before you get more furniture, Do all painting before any flooring. It can be fun and satisfying, just don't worry about too much. There will be problems and upsets, that's just part of it so relax.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Shane, let me put this bluntly: you have been in a fight, you've had some criminal activity in January, you were already on probation for your earlier crime... If I were you, I'd be thankful to be on house arrest and not in jail or prison. I do not think an early release is in the cards for you. - Stuart

  • 1 decade ago

    start with the room thats more ready and build around that

    I mean you are probably going to remodel the whole kitchen right.pick tile thats going to go with the counter tops cabinets

    and look for deals we got our counter tops granite dirt cheap

    at a dimolition sale they had redone the house pryer to moving and new owner was demolishing it.there are great

    fridges like stainless steel that go with everything.a t.v is always a great start. good luck ........

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  • 1 decade ago

    A dinette table.

  • 1 decade ago

    A TV... entertainment is a must!!! A couch can double as abed. Kitchean appliences can wait get fast food.. You won;t have time to cook with all that fixin-uppin.. Good luck!!

  • 1 decade ago

    Get a great big stereo/home entertainment unit. Crucial for any home. Although a fridge is pretty important....

    Source(s): Been there, done that
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You got do have a party first! Then tile. Have a tile party. They can put it in for you.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Kichen stuff is important, so is the flooring.

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    summer's coming!

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