Well at last we actually got a plumber to come to the house and fix the taps! This is the fourth plumber we booked and the first one to actually show up. He was to come last week but got caught up on a job so he rang to let us know and rescheduled for yesterday. So the leaking tap and the banging pipes are now fixed. Its taken a few months but its done now and we’ll be using that plumber in the future.
We got the quotes back on the solar power from two different companies. Because we don’t use a lot of electricity, it would take 7-8 years for it to become cost effective. So after that we would be saving money. So we have decided that we aren’t going to put solar power on. Its $10-$14,000 we could spend doing other work around the house.
DH has decided to take leave when I am off in a few weeks so we’re planning another big week of work around the house – more cleaning out of gardens and more painting, decluttering so I’m really looking forward to that.
Too bad on the solar. If you planned on staying in this house long term I would be worth it in the end. If we move in retirement and pick a fixer-upper we'll consider putting in solar.
yes it surprised us, I think solar power prices will probably get lower over the next 5 years so would reconsider down the track, but not cost effective at the moment
Its great to find a good, reliable plumber that you can count on! I love our plumber – we found him randomly online, and he's come back and done some great jobs when needed. Good help can be hard to find! And cleaning up around the house is also very theraputic… hope you've achieved what you wanted to since you posted this 🙂
Cheers, Frankie
thnx Frankie, we've been busy getting prepped to paint and are just about to start – will be great to get it done.