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MrChip72 09-30-2022 06:23 PM

What "upgrade" to your home in TV do you now feel wasn't worth it?
 
Just bought this year and the incredible amount of things that I've seen people add afterwards interesting to say the least.

Oldragbagger 09-30-2022 08:15 PM

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Mleeja 09-30-2022 08:37 PM

We replaced vinyl windows in the lanai with acrylic sliders. If I was to do this again, I would bite the bullet and glass in the room.

RICH1 10-01-2022 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldragbagger (Post 2141863)
We live in a patio villa so outdoor projects are limited.
So far we done slide-out drawers in the kitchen cabinets, glass shower doors in the master bath, gutters, pull down attic stairs, and light kits on the ceiling fans. Would absolutely do them all again.
On the list to do still; extend the patio concrete, a Sunsetter awning over the patio, and closet organizers. Eventually we will replace the rolled vinyl flooring with either vinyl or wood plank. But we’re content to wait until it starts showing signs of wear.

Didn’t the OP ask of upgrades that you WOULD NOT do again? Wasn’t Worth it were OPs words!

Stu from NYC 10-01-2022 07:25 AM

We purchased a resale but some of the things important to the original owner were not something we would have purchased. For example lots of lighting behind the house.

I am sure that things you think are important at one time of your life turn out to be not worth doing.

Carla B 10-01-2022 08:15 AM

No doubt, the worst was the extensive landscaping, the inspiration of our contractor.

MartinSE 10-01-2022 09:49 AM

We installed Plantation shutters throughout. We would do it again, but differently. What we didn't realize at the time is the one we got and the way they are installed, prevent us opening the "tilt" windows. The frame of the shutters extends about 1/2 inch inside the window opening, which prevents the windows from being tilted for cleaning.

If you want plantation shutters, and we love ours, be sure to ask about this.

Oldragbagger 10-01-2022 06:13 PM

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Rwirish 10-02-2022 05:17 AM

Putting in a pool

Brondrisek 10-02-2022 05:35 AM

Things I’d not replace.
 
Two things I’m sorry I did:

I got rid of the vertical blinds on my sliders. I replaced with washable curtain, that I love but they have grommets. Every time I want to wash them, the entire rod has to come off and it’s difficult. I’m replacing with curtains with Velcro loops.

I also added wood blinds to all the windows but it’s a lot of dusting. I would now put up something that could be vacuumed like honeycomb.

Babubhat 10-02-2022 05:39 AM

Pools are essential on higher end homes for resale.

SkylightRoofing 10-02-2022 06:02 AM

Roof replacement in Florida is one of the best investments you can make. The value now on Arch Laminate Shingle is almost (not quite, but soon enough) 3X value on reappraisal.

dewilson58 10-02-2022 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Babubhat (Post 2142157)
Pools are essential on higher end homes for resale.

:what:

Why??

bowlingal 10-02-2022 06:28 AM

Martin, I had the same issue, and had that part partially cut out, so i can tilt the windows in to clean them

coconutmama 10-02-2022 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Carla B (Post 2141952)
No doubt, the worst was the extensive landscaping, the inspiration of our contractor.

I would definitely have done ours differently. Less. But was too excited to be able to plant trees & bushes new to us.

hrenner 10-02-2022 06:52 AM

4 season glass in lanai. Usable all year round and now our favorite room. If lanai is not too big, air conditioning can handle it just fine.

dewilson58 10-02-2022 06:54 AM

Didn't do and glad..........

Garage screen.

Garage attic ladder.

Solar tubes.

Pool.

Veracity 10-02-2022 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2142190)
Didn't do and glad..........

Garage screen.

Garage attic ladder.

Solar tubes.

Pool.

Why are you glad that you didn't buy a garage attic ladder and solar tubes? We will be building a new house soon and are considering both of these (a solar tube in the laundry room because there is no window and Magic Stairs in the garage for easier access to the attic) so I'm curious as to why you are glad that you didn't install them in your home.

dewilson58 10-02-2022 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Veracity (Post 2142215)
Why .

Old people carrying things up & down a steep ladder.
A neighbor fell & was injured.
Maybe time to weed out junk.

Putting a hole in a nice tight roof.
Not the same ladder neighbor...........tubes leak, not all, but they do.

:ho:

dewilson58 10-02-2022 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2142220)
Old people carrying things up & down a steep ladder.
A neighbor fell & was injured.
Maybe time to weed out junk.

Putting a hole in a nice tight roof.
Not the same ladder neighbor...........tubes leak, not all, but they do.

:ho:

Upcoming responses:
I'm careful, won't happen to me.
I've had tubes for 5 years, no leaks.
:censored:

Heytubes 10-02-2022 07:52 AM

When installed by pros, tubes don’t leak. Usually it’s a vent pipe boot. I had 25 plus years in the business and no issues.

dewilson58 10-02-2022 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Heytubes (Post 2142239)
When installed by pros, tubes don’t leak. Usually it’s a vent pipe boot. I had 25 plus years in the business and no issues.

Occupation
Skylight contractor


:1rotfl::1rotfl:

nhtexasrn 10-02-2022 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MrChip72 (Post 2141847)
Just bought this year and the incredible amount of things that I've seen people add afterwards interesting to say the least.

Travertine tiles on the lanai and pool area. Wish we just had the regular ole cool deck.

Stu from NYC 10-02-2022 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Veracity (Post 2142215)
Why are you glad that you didn't buy a garage attic ladder and solar tubes? We will be building a new house soon and are considering both of these (a solar tube in the laundry room because there is no window and Magic Stairs in the garage for easier access to the attic) so I'm curious as to why you are glad that you didn't install them in your home.

Have solar tube in kitchen and glad house came with it. Thought about another in kitchen but have to cut hole in roof and do not want to do it now. Perhaps when roof needs replacement.

We do not use out attic and just so you know gets rather hot up there in summer and have to be careful what you put up there as heat will ruin lots of things.

Ski Bum 10-02-2022 09:26 AM

Water softener and RO system

CosmicTrucker 10-02-2022 09:44 AM

Plantation shutters. I ended up with the large one-piece units that swing open from one side or the other. I wish I had paid closer attention to the salesperson because I would have rather had the two-piece shutters that open from the center. The one-piece units can't be opened if you have any furniture next to or near the window.

Also landscaping. I paid for professional landscaping in the backyard, but none of this work was beyond my ability. The cost far exceeded the benefit received.

rjm1cc 10-02-2022 09:57 AM

Excellent point. We have the same shutters but we put a frame around the window and the shutters are mounted to the frame. Net result is the original width of the inside window frame space was not reduced and we can open the windows for cleaning. But I do have one window where a piece of furniture stops us from opening the shutter all the way so it presents a cleaning problem so pay attention to furniture placement.

Ktygrett 10-02-2022 10:08 AM

What "upgrade" to your home in TV do you now feel wasn't worth it?
 
What a great question! I like everything I’ve done. I do agree with everyone here re landscaping. Initially, the landscaper put in way too much. I live in a courtyard villa and have changed landscaping 4x. I had no idea that things grow so fast in Florida. I’ve adopted the concept that “less is more” in landscaping and am very happy with minimal, neat landscaping.

Garywt 10-02-2022 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2142190)
Didn't do and glad..........

Garage screen.

Garage attic ladder.

Solar tubes.

Pool.

I agree with these. Looked into a garage screen but would be a waste, don’t really use the attic, feel anything up there would melt, no need for solar tubes and there are plenty of pools around.

Garywt 10-02-2022 10:30 AM

To date we love everything we did, enclosed lanai, painted garage floor and patio, water filter, screened in front entry way. No plans to do anything else now.

kkingston57 10-02-2022 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MrChip72 (Post 2141847)
Just bought this year and the incredible amount of things that I've seen people add afterwards interesting to say the least.

Did not personally add this to my house but was installed by previous owner. They added a lanai to the house. When they did this it was installed over an existing concrete porch and did not pay to have it leveled. Lanai has exterior vinyl siding walls and two of the old existing windows give us a view of the lanai. AC not done properly and we need to add a $5K AC to cool/heat it properly.

If you add a lanai, do not scrimp on the costs. Previous owner scrimped and it will cost 10K+ to make it more usable and normal looking. They should have erected a covered screened in patio instead.

Remembergoldenrule 10-02-2022 10:47 AM

I’m glad we did Solar tubes in laundry, kitchen, living area on Begonia because too dark otherwise.

Remembergoldenrule 10-02-2022 10:49 AM

We have steel attic ladder. Love it

HospitalCoder 10-02-2022 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mleeja (Post 2141869)
We replaced vinyl windows in the lanai with acrylic sliders. If I was to do this again, I would bite the bullet and glass in the room.

Agree with this. I’m planning on getting an estimate for switching to glass and making it a 4 season room. Cringing in anticipation.

JSR22 10-02-2022 11:45 AM

We did a lot of upgrades and I do not regret any of them. The three I am happiest with is the pool, solar tubes and enclosed lanai with air and heat.

Remembergoldenrule 10-02-2022 11:53 AM

Definitely Nova water system. Water here is awful without filters and it destroys appliances and shower heads.

JSR22 10-02-2022 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Remembergoldenrule (Post 2142378)
Definitely Nova water system. Water here is awful without filters and it destroys appliances and shower heads.

Theiresystem is wonderful. No more chlorine smell.

Remembergoldenrule 10-02-2022 12:15 PM

Skip landscaping
 
I would skip upgraded stack stone landscaping. Would just do curbs. Stack stone big mistake and less is more on plants. They really grow big.would NEVER plant palm tree again. Too much maintenance and cost.

vickersbond 10-02-2022 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldragbagger (Post 2141863)
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Swimming pool

ThirdOfFive 10-02-2022 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Veracity (Post 2142215)
Why are you glad that you didn't buy a garage attic ladder and solar tubes? We will be building a new house soon and are considering both of these (a solar tube in the laundry room because there is no window and Magic Stairs in the garage for easier access to the attic) so I'm curious as to why you are glad that you didn't install them in your home.

I love the solar tubes! Didn't even know they existed until we moved here. Not enough sun in Minnesota to warrant it, I guess. (I suppose there are some). We rarely use the kitchen overhead lights during sunny days and never turn on bathroom lights unless it is dark outside.


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