1) Do we knock the kitchen/utility room wall down and loose the cloakroom, giving us a huge kitchen big enough for a table? This is the biggest question at the moment because once the kitchen is done we can probably move in and we've got someone coming round to look at it on Friday.
For: We won't have a dining room as Alan will be using this as a studio so it would be great to have a spot where we could sit down and eat and entertain. It'll also give us so much more light and a view of the garden.
Against: I think it is going to be a mistake loosing the second toilet. We'll only have one in the house and it is in the same room as the bath.
2) Do we sand the living room and main bedroom floor ourselves?
For: That was always the plan and I think, maybe, possibly that we could be capable.
Against: I'm worried we'll end up having a DIY disaster and covering it up with a carpet. It's going to cost us a lot more to have someone do it for us, taking us way over budget. It'll save us a whole weekend or two to get someone else in to do it.
3) Do we put up a dado rail in the living room and hall, stairs & landing?
For: It means that we can leave the wall paper on the top part of the walls as this is in really good condition and ready to paint.
Against: Think they are a bit fussy but I believe that they were used in Victorian times.
4) Do we sink the plug sockets?
For: Looks so much better.
Against: So expensive, something like £50 each socket.
5) Do I order the bath now?
For: I know exactly the one I want and it is in the sale at the moment on one website making it about £350 cheaper. We've also got space to store it.
Against: Not sure if we should get a plumber round first.
6) Do we replace the new hot water tank?
For: There is a chance that it might now be big enough for us.
Against: It is brand new. The seller had a leak when he was moving out and replaced it but with a small one.
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Knock the wall down! Much better to have a big kitchen. If you plan carefully you could keep the downstairs loo - you only need a tiny space for one (ours is basically a mini-cupboard with a loo and just enough room to stand up). Open the door outwards and you'll be surprised how small you can make it.
do the bedroom floor yourself. Just take your time and don't rush it. It will be fine.
Plug sockets - hmmm maybe think about chrome finish ones (you can get them that have a black chrome finish - these seem to blend really well so you don't notice them). I wouldn't bother sinking them personally.
Bath - get a plumber to make sure it will fit before you buy it. If you know it will fit, get it bought. Then you'll have the incentive of knowing it's taking up space to push you into doing the bathroom.
Water tank - see how it goes. If it's too small, then replace it. Don't do it until you KNOW it's too small.
Isn't DIY just great :)
Nim
Forgot - if you still have that kitchen cabinet and want rid of it - I'll happily drive down and collect it. Seriously.
Nim (from PPUK again)
Hiya, here's my opinion: surface-mount sockets are incredibly naff. Making the hole to fit a flush socket is a non-skilled job, although it does entail a bit of relatively strenuous hammer-drilling and chiselling. You could do the heavy lifting yourself and then let the electrician finish the job. (I'd just do the whole thing myself).
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