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Peering over the hill...
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Shabby chic is internal, natural is external.
Sounds like a man cave is on the cards!Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.3 -
Sounds like a better plan... though the bathroom and conservatory would drive me nuts til they were fixed..South_coast said:
Nah, just keep it like mine and talk a lot about sorting it out but never actually do it! Much cheaper 🤣!LadyWithAPlan said:If I get this flat I have put an offer in for my entire MFW diary for the next 3 years will be about DIY and saving for the restructure...
@Grogged at least I know now never to try moving or rehanging doorsDON'T BUY STUFF (from Frugalwoods)
No seriously, just don’t buy things. 99% of our success with our savings rate is attributed to the fact that we don’t buy things... You can and should take advantage of discounts.... But at the end of the day, the only way to truly save money is to not buy stuff. Money doesn’t walk out of your wallet on its own accord.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6289577/future-proofing-my-life-deposit-saving-then-mfw-journey-in-under-13-years#latest3 -
The door is now complete and has been signed off by the forewoman.
Think we'll give the frame a quick lick of paint as well.
We've been out today to a dog rescue centre, expressed interest in two, so we'll see how that goes.
There was a garden centre next door so popped in for a look.
Bought a HUGE jar of pickled onions (2.5kg for those that are interested, or 5lbs if not).
I think they also sold plants, but only had eyes for the onions 😆
Tieded up the patio and pressure washed it.
Showered and now enjoying a cuppa.
Hope you all had good weekends.If it's not adding up, compound it!5 -
LOL at only having eyes for the pickled onions. Well done on the DIY jobs. I considered pressure washing my flags - does that count?
Glad your door saga is almost over...Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £24.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 30.1/£127.5K target 23.6% 29/7/25
4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/253 -
I love a pickled onion especially with fish and chips...
Do we get a picture of the finished door??DON'T BUY STUFF (from Frugalwoods)
No seriously, just don’t buy things. 99% of our success with our savings rate is attributed to the fact that we don’t buy things... You can and should take advantage of discounts.... But at the end of the day, the only way to truly save money is to not buy stuff. Money doesn’t walk out of your wallet on its own accord.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6289577/future-proofing-my-life-deposit-saving-then-mfw-journey-in-under-13-years#latest4 -
Pickles are hard to get, cherish them!
The finished work must be good if the FW has signed it off. Downside is she'll be brewing a to do list as long as your arm 😉Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.3 -
Thanks all!
I'll see about a picture, don't want to overexcite anyone 😆
FW definitely has a list...😟If it's not adding up, compound it!4 -
Pictures make it far more real... I think it is a good way of celebrating your achievement. You could always PM if you are worried anyone would recognise it!!Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £24.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 30.1/£127.5K target 23.6% 29/7/25
4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/253 -
I feel I am personally involved with this door so yes even a pm door would be great.
Looks like my fixer upper is not happening so I will live vicariously through your DIYDON'T BUY STUFF (from Frugalwoods)
No seriously, just don’t buy things. 99% of our success with our savings rate is attributed to the fact that we don’t buy things... You can and should take advantage of discounts.... But at the end of the day, the only way to truly save money is to not buy stuff. Money doesn’t walk out of your wallet on its own accord.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6289577/future-proofing-my-life-deposit-saving-then-mfw-journey-in-under-13-years#latest3 -
That's a shame about your fixer upper.
Rain stopped play on the door photo, but fear not!If it's not adding up, compound it!3
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