4.17.2007

Decisions, Decisions

This is our first time to buy a home, and therefore our first time to face the many, many decisions that homebuyers must make.

Some of the things we're pondering:

1) Paint - this includes which brand to buy, which store to buy it from, the tons of colors to choose from, which type (latex vs. oil), what to do with the wallpaper that's up

2) Flooring - wood (again, which brand, which store, which type, which color), carpet (same decisions)

3) Appliances

4) Garage door openers

5) Door knob for the front door

You get the point. While all these decisions seem somewhat silly in the grand scheme of things, they are decisions that have to be made. Anyway, I thought I would take this time to ask for any advice on owning a home, painting, where to get stuff, etc. We're new at this and appreciate any tips you can give us. Also, prayers as we go through this whole process are always welcome.

3 comments:

trenthunter said...

No egg shell.

Anonymous said...

definitely go with a satin finish - wipes well ;)

CG said...

You can get a free 30-day online subscription to Consumer Reports at consumerreports.org. They rate paints and building materials. We look there before we buy anything, and we've never been disappointed! Congrats on the house!