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Originally Posted by graciegirl
Let's do a thread with some advice for newbies, things to do and NOT to do when you first move here.
First I will say not to buy from the door pounders who come to you in the weeks right after you move in. Not because they are all unworthy contractors, but some of them are, and nothing, NOTHING has to be done at once. Take your time and wait for changes to water supply, adding pest treatments, painting driveways or even if you will add downspouts to the back of your home. Wait to see who your neighbors use for lawn maintainance.
Please jump in here and add your comments here everyone.
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such good advice.... also stairs to attic, many types, many contractors, look at your neighbor's first, etc. I definitely did NOT want an enclosed lanai, but I did let someone talk me into doing a "knee wall" soon after the house was finished. What a mistake ! Never did drain correctly and FAST after that, only served to hold in moisture and make mold. When it was screen ALL the way down, it drained off rain instantly, dried very quickly since the sun could then show through the screen to the floor. The main reason I was given to do this was: "keeps out the dust and dirt much better". Up to you who read this, but for me, so much harder to hose off after the knee wall, and difficult to get all the water to run off. Another tip, since most things never really stop growing, roots from trees, shrubs, large plants can really get out of hand more than in northern states with longer dormant periods. Think out how many and where you locate them.