nopassn is a homo...

[nopassn]

well... home owner...

it's official closed on Wednesday, moving this weekend... a few pics (keep in mind that the crap in the pics is not mine)

just a few random shots for now, I'll post more once we get moved in...

[gtface]

The kitchen kicks ass (if kitchens can kick ass).

[nopassn]

Originally Posted by gtface

The kitchen kicks ass (if kitchens can kick ass).

thanks, we thought so too... fyi, they took that white fridge with them, our new (black fridge) is being delivered on Saturday. The pic of the kitchen was taken with my old digi-cam and doesn't really capture the cabinets right... they are red stained (perfect for a "Ferrari Guy" ), so you can see the wood-grain though, I'll get some better pics this weekend when we move...

[drakkie]

Nice ! Good luck in your new crib Maybe make a few more babies ?




PS:

Just wondering,it seems to me the build quality is rather poor. Is that common across the pond ?

[Spastik_Roach]

Originally Posted by drakkie

Just wondering,it seems to me the build quality is rather poor. Is that common across the pond ?

Dude what?!

[Egg Nog]

Any renovation plans?

Actually, it doesn't really look like it needs much at all from the pictures. You're a pretty small family at this point too.

Congrats man!

Edit: Drakkie, what do you mean? I've spent the better part of my life building things and the last 2 years solid building/renovating houses. What is it from the photos that makes you think it's not well-built?

[adrenaline]

Nice house! Looks like a large block of land from the pics...

Originally Posted by drakkie

Just wondering,it seems to me the build quality is rather poor. Is that common across the pond ?

I don't get it...

[nopassn]

not really any renovation plans at this point. It's pretty well finished. 4 bedroom, 2 & 1/2 bath, finished basement - so we've got room to "expand" the family (though we're really not looking to do that just yet)

As far as the build quality is concerned - not really sure what you're talking about. As part of the purchase process it had several inspections: Roof, Mechanical, and Structural. All of which were done by a state-board certified structural engineer... all of which passed with flying colors... I have no doubts that it's a sturdy house. It's been there 30 years, it'll pry be there at least another 30...

[drakkie]

Im sure it is pretty good,but it seems pretty fragile to me... Im used to seeing everything out of stone or concrete over here. The wood in the houses seems a bit ehm,well fragile...

It's probably a cultural difference...

[jorismo]

Originally Posted by drakkie

Im sure it is pretty good,but it seems pretty fragile to me... Im used to seeing everything out of stone or concrete over here. The wood in the houses seems a bit ehm,well fragile...

It's probably a cultural difference...

Yeah I think that's it. I also used to think it's fragile but I've seen some in Germany with a similar construction. But they are just good...

[nopassn]

I wouldn't go so far as to call wood-frame construction fragile. Nor would I think that a house is of poor build quality because it is wood-frame construction. Most of the houses here are wood-frame, just the way it goes... However, if you're still not convinced you can come over and huff and puff and I'm sure you'll see that it won't blow over...

[clutch-monkey]

Originally Posted by drakkie

The wood in the houses seems a bit ehm,well fragile...

it's called hardwood for a reason having done many renovations i can testify at just how frigging hard it is. I suggest you find some and attempt to hammer a nail into it...

[Niko_Fx]

Good Job Nopassn, congrats!

[McReis]

Congrats! It's a beautiful house with lots of space for your child to play and 2 garages: one for an Enzo and other for a 360CS. You think in everything!

[pimento]

Originally Posted by drakkie

Im sure it is pretty good,but it seems pretty fragile to me... Im used to seeing everything out of stone or concrete over here. The wood in the houses seems a bit ehm,well fragile...

It's probably a cultural difference...

We used to live in a house made entirely of wood, it was great. It allows the whole thing to flex a bit, which is good for storms and such. Not so good when it's a wooden floor and it's elevated a storey up, but some carpet took care of the drafts there.