I'm embarrassed to admit that, even though I like to think I'm pretty up to speed on various apps, this is my first time hearing of Roomer. It sounds great though. Have you had the chance to actually use it by chance?
Personally I've had pretty good success with Hotwire but only because I compare good deals with listings on other sites to deduce the location being offered (since Hotwire only disclosing that after you book). That's usually my move for good hotel deal and I'm happy to report it's only let me down once.
I like watching the less well known sports. This morning I saw race walking and last week I discovered how good women's rugby can be. All of these athletes train so hard to get to the Olympics but only a few get the bulk of the media's attention.
I like seeing people who worked hard, sacrificed and gave their all to achieve their dreams. A lot of people fantasize about Olympic glory but for various reasons, don't work towards it. I enjoy seeing the best of the best compete with each other and achieve goals, even if they don't medal in their sport. It must be beyond cool just to be able to say, "I was an Olympic athlete."
I just want to find a way out of the house, lose weight, and learn yoga as a way to accomplish both
I really really need this. I have no money. I live on a disability pension and I need this to be close to free as possible.
So you are encouraging students to steal? Whole meals from the cafeteria? Yes, such places have lots of food, but they also planned it according to a certain number of dine-in eaters. And you're also taking profits from people who offer student-discounts, even though you are no longer eligible?
Interesting commentary on what you've learned in life. Sounds like someone who shoplifts at Walmart and whines, "Everybody does it, and the big rip-off corporations can handle the little losses." No, everybody doesn't do it, and people like that hurt the honest rest of us.
I struggle with need vs. want all of the time. I appreciate this article as insight and guidance. I buy a lot of things from a thrift store or goodwill so they are considerably less than buying at the mall or department store. I try to buy things that I feel I could sell on ebay to make money and that is how I justify some of my purchases. I guess no matter how much an item costs, we can still justify it's purchase in some way...
Here's my survey horror story, which kind of has a happy ending....with three lessons that I want every home buyer to follow.
I purchased my second home quite quickly after only viewing it twice, a 1940s semi the you see on treelined pictures in magazines, a picturesque middle class home which I paid 104,000 for. It looked fab, with a few improvements needed such as new kitchen I was confident I would be able to make the home even better than my 1990s build.
With it looking so good I opted to not get a survey completed and opted for a valuation thinking I knew better, this came back as it was valued at 110,000...so all good I thought
WOW what a HUGE mistake (this is my first lesson - ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS GET A SURVEY) one that I will regret for the rest of my life and spiraled me into what can only be described as a manic depressive and panic stricken episode.
On moving in I learned that the seller had flipped the property and boy did he do a good job of hiding that properties many hidden secrets, (2ND Lesson : NEVER BUY A FLIP)
The first day of moving in I looked up at my newly purchased properties roof and compared it with next doors, that's when I noticed..they were very different; totally different tiles; I was later informed they were Asbestos and the roof was close to the end of its life; later I went into the loft and noticed fibre wool stuffed into various parts of the roof, only to reveal daylight when I removed this wool, holes in the roof, everywhere. The areas where water had found its way into the property from these holes had rotten the timbers which crumbled to dust when I rubbed my hand over them in places. I eventually calmed down enough to close the hatch but not before noticing that the seller had also cut timbers in the roof floor risking the properties structure.
Next problem I found was when I got my alarm fitted; where I was informed that although the fuse board was new, the property had been wired on old regulations and was not earthed or bonded and had a mixture of old and new wiring mashed together and in some areas was dangerous, including the bathroom where 100w unearthed chrome halogens has been fitted above a shower, which itself was only wired by 6mm wire, the house had been rewired by someone not competent, likely the previous owner.
Next up more leaks, flat roof at rear of property had a a big swell in the middle of it and stain marks appeared on roof in several places where it had not been flashed correctly, following a leak to a bay window flat roof that had water pouring into the property.
Glazing - all completely shot and units required changing, most doors stuck and some windows were difficult to open and close because. Due to heat from sun, the units seals were also decayed causing lots of draughts, I remember the october temperature drop where I felt extremely cold in that front bedroom.
Mould growth and humidity- this one was the final straw, we had a big downpour of rain and I noticed the humidity of the property was rediculous, you could feel the damp in the air, getting a humidity tester the property ranged from 75-85% humidity and suffered from the worse condensation on windows you have ever seen, then I spotted it, black mould in one of the corners; turns out the property had been sealed with plasterboard on timber frame blocking all air vents up, the humidity was caused by surface water draining into our foundations and the sitting on all the rubble etc and then slowly rising up through the property, and also the fact that the back boiler was not vented so that too was pumping water vapour into the home.
This is just a few of the major things I noticed while living there, the other stuff was minor issues that would have been easily fixed but I remember things like the taps turning all the way around when I went to fill up the bath then trying to get to them to tighten them only to find the bath panel had been completely tiled and skirting boarded in. It really was like Tom Hanks in the Moneypit.
Eventually I called into a house builders and part exchanged the property for a new build with me actually getting an extra 1000 pounds from the deal plus new carpets, solar panels, kitchen upgrades etc and a really nice plot which felt like a god send. The "money pit" later sold for 78,000 and had lots of the work I identified completed. So that was my "not getting a survey" story - looking back, I probably could have fixed it all up with time but the fact I was finding new problems on a daily basis was just too much for me. I'd get my head around a plan to get things sorted, organise a tradesman to come round for a quote and he would say, you do know that this is a problem too, and the bank would only give us 11,000 to fix it up. It was like the universe was just saying GET OUT of this house, sometimes you just got to cut your losses and realise its not worth the stress.
The batteries may be cheaper, but you will spend more replacing them than if you had just bought the Duracell in the first place.
Crayons? No - everything in that store is made in China. Those crayons have been found to contain lead and other unsavory ingredients.
I would skip on most of the health and beauty products.
I buy very little from dollar stores. Made in China products have poisoned our children and pets - there have been no measurable changes in the way they manufacture goods since these discoveries over the past several years.
As for brand name products - read the fine print. Some of the labels lie outright, while some were made for other countries, with more relaxed rules and no concerns over ingredient purity and safety.
I'm not a big Olympics fan, but I caught a few things here and there on TV. I guess what I like are the feel good stories. For example, when a runner falls and another runner helps them up even if it means they finish slower themselves, things like that.
Check your local banks & credit unions. My credit union started offering the 5-5 sometime in the last two years I believe. Seems to be a newer product but sounds like a great one.
I'm embarrassed to admit that, even though I like to think I'm pretty up to speed on various apps, this is my first time hearing of Roomer. It sounds great though. Have you had the chance to actually use it by chance?
Personally I've had pretty good success with Hotwire but only because I compare good deals with listings on other sites to deduce the location being offered (since Hotwire only disclosing that after you book). That's usually my move for good hotel deal and I'm happy to report it's only let me down once.
I like watching the less well known sports. This morning I saw race walking and last week I discovered how good women's rugby can be. All of these athletes train so hard to get to the Olympics but only a few get the bulk of the media's attention.
I like seeing people who worked hard, sacrificed and gave their all to achieve their dreams. A lot of people fantasize about Olympic glory but for various reasons, don't work towards it. I enjoy seeing the best of the best compete with each other and achieve goals, even if they don't medal in their sport. It must be beyond cool just to be able to say, "I was an Olympic athlete."
landlord can still **** you over, Jill :)
I just want to find a way out of the house, lose weight, and learn yoga as a way to accomplish both
I really really need this. I have no money. I live on a disability pension and I need this to be close to free as possible.
So you are encouraging students to steal? Whole meals from the cafeteria? Yes, such places have lots of food, but they also planned it according to a certain number of dine-in eaters. And you're also taking profits from people who offer student-discounts, even though you are no longer eligible?
Interesting commentary on what you've learned in life. Sounds like someone who shoplifts at Walmart and whines, "Everybody does it, and the big rip-off corporations can handle the little losses." No, everybody doesn't do it, and people like that hurt the honest rest of us.
You know, I really should watch some of the Olympics :)
It would have been great to see a comparison between all these thermometers. Thanks for sharing.
I struggle with need vs. want all of the time. I appreciate this article as insight and guidance. I buy a lot of things from a thrift store or goodwill so they are considerably less than buying at the mall or department store. I try to buy things that I feel I could sell on ebay to make money and that is how I justify some of my purchases. I guess no matter how much an item costs, we can still justify it's purchase in some way...
Watching America win!
I like the variety of people and cultures. You realize people really are very similar no matter their backgrounds.
Here's my survey horror story, which kind of has a happy ending....with three lessons that I want every home buyer to follow.
I purchased my second home quite quickly after only viewing it twice, a 1940s semi the you see on treelined pictures in magazines, a picturesque middle class home which I paid 104,000 for. It looked fab, with a few improvements needed such as new kitchen I was confident I would be able to make the home even better than my 1990s build.
With it looking so good I opted to not get a survey completed and opted for a valuation thinking I knew better, this came back as it was valued at 110,000...so all good I thought
WOW what a HUGE mistake (this is my first lesson - ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS GET A SURVEY) one that I will regret for the rest of my life and spiraled me into what can only be described as a manic depressive and panic stricken episode.
On moving in I learned that the seller had flipped the property and boy did he do a good job of hiding that properties many hidden secrets, (2ND Lesson : NEVER BUY A FLIP)
The first day of moving in I looked up at my newly purchased properties roof and compared it with next doors, that's when I noticed..they were very different; totally different tiles; I was later informed they were Asbestos and the roof was close to the end of its life; later I went into the loft and noticed fibre wool stuffed into various parts of the roof, only to reveal daylight when I removed this wool, holes in the roof, everywhere. The areas where water had found its way into the property from these holes had rotten the timbers which crumbled to dust when I rubbed my hand over them in places. I eventually calmed down enough to close the hatch but not before noticing that the seller had also cut timbers in the roof floor risking the properties structure.
Next problem I found was when I got my alarm fitted; where I was informed that although the fuse board was new, the property had been wired on old regulations and was not earthed or bonded and had a mixture of old and new wiring mashed together and in some areas was dangerous, including the bathroom where 100w unearthed chrome halogens has been fitted above a shower, which itself was only wired by 6mm wire, the house had been rewired by someone not competent, likely the previous owner.
Next up more leaks, flat roof at rear of property had a a big swell in the middle of it and stain marks appeared on roof in several places where it had not been flashed correctly, following a leak to a bay window flat roof that had water pouring into the property.
Glazing - all completely shot and units required changing, most doors stuck and some windows were difficult to open and close because. Due to heat from sun, the units seals were also decayed causing lots of draughts, I remember the october temperature drop where I felt extremely cold in that front bedroom.
Mould growth and humidity- this one was the final straw, we had a big downpour of rain and I noticed the humidity of the property was rediculous, you could feel the damp in the air, getting a humidity tester the property ranged from 75-85% humidity and suffered from the worse condensation on windows you have ever seen, then I spotted it, black mould in one of the corners; turns out the property had been sealed with plasterboard on timber frame blocking all air vents up, the humidity was caused by surface water draining into our foundations and the sitting on all the rubble etc and then slowly rising up through the property, and also the fact that the back boiler was not vented so that too was pumping water vapour into the home.
This is just a few of the major things I noticed while living there, the other stuff was minor issues that would have been easily fixed but I remember things like the taps turning all the way around when I went to fill up the bath then trying to get to them to tighten them only to find the bath panel had been completely tiled and skirting boarded in. It really was like Tom Hanks in the Moneypit.
Eventually I called into a house builders and part exchanged the property for a new build with me actually getting an extra 1000 pounds from the deal plus new carpets, solar panels, kitchen upgrades etc and a really nice plot which felt like a god send. The "money pit" later sold for 78,000 and had lots of the work I identified completed. So that was my "not getting a survey" story - looking back, I probably could have fixed it all up with time but the fact I was finding new problems on a daily basis was just too much for me. I'd get my head around a plan to get things sorted, organise a tradesman to come round for a quote and he would say, you do know that this is a problem too, and the bank would only give us 11,000 to fix it up. It was like the universe was just saying GET OUT of this house, sometimes you just got to cut your losses and realise its not worth the stress.
I love watching the swimming and seeing new records being made!
So many points to argue, so little time. O_O
The batteries may be cheaper, but you will spend more replacing them than if you had just bought the Duracell in the first place.
Crayons? No - everything in that store is made in China. Those crayons have been found to contain lead and other unsavory ingredients.
I would skip on most of the health and beauty products.
I buy very little from dollar stores. Made in China products have poisoned our children and pets - there have been no measurable changes in the way they manufacture goods since these discoveries over the past several years.
As for brand name products - read the fine print. Some of the labels lie outright, while some were made for other countries, with more relaxed rules and no concerns over ingredient purity and safety.
Trust me, they don't
Now I have an unwanted child
Please note that I'm only 15
Please note this too, always wear a condom
One time I found a dollar store item that was $7.99...
AT A DOLLAR STORE??
The opening ceremonies, the stories about the athletes and the women's gymnastics!
We enjoy every sport. The camaraderie and sportsmanship across nations is so uplifting.
I really like watching the gymnastics in summer and ice skating in winter. I haven't really had time to watch any of it this year, though.
opening ceremonies
Good read with some great DIY suggestions!
I'm not a big Olympics fan, but I caught a few things here and there on TV. I guess what I like are the feel good stories. For example, when a runner falls and another runner helps them up even if it means they finish slower themselves, things like that.
I enjoy the Women's gymnastics the best at the Summer Olympics this year.
What a helpful post! I needed it urgently and you provided this. Thanks a million for sharing.
Check your local banks & credit unions. My credit union started offering the 5-5 sometime in the last two years I believe. Seems to be a newer product but sounds like a great one.