Maintenance
Repairs, Maintenance & Improvements
Below is a list of all the expenses, repairs, & maintenance items the Welch family personally pays for in order to keep the cabin open for use. You will also see a list of all the improvement projects we are considering for the future to make the cabin even more enjoyable!
Want to help by donating supplies or improvement items? Have an idea for future improvements? We'd love to hear your input! Email TheWelchCabin@gmail.com with your ideas.
Annual
Expenses
$2,400 Utilities
$1,700 Property tax
$900 Phone
$480 Wi-fi
$360 Security
$360 HOA Fees
$1,770 Pest, Bee, Snake Service
$2,000 Clearing/Landscape Maintenance
$---- HVAC Bronze Service Plan
$---- Maintenance/Repair Expenses
$9,970 Total Annually
[SECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION]
Repairs
[ UPDATED Feb 13, 2024 ]
INTERIOR
ADDRESSED:
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Upstairs toilet FIXED
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Washing machine FIXED
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Air hockey table REMOVED
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Basement foundation wall QUOTED
OUTSTANDING:
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New water heater IN PROGRESS
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Fix the telescope or throw away
EXTERIOR
ADDRESSED:
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Replace damaged security camera SWAPPED
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Hot tub FIXED
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Front door repainted, dog scratches patched
OUTSTANDING:
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New hot tub cover
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Replace deck
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Replace knoll stairway
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Fix flagstone pavers at entry
Have tools or supplies to help with these repair items?
Email TheWelchCabin@gmail.com
Maintenance
[ UPDATED Feb 13, 2024 ]
INTERIOR
ADDRESSED:
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Steam vent & tankless water heater CLEANED OUT
OUTSTANDING:
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Sell or donate big leather lounge chair from master bedroom
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De-bug all the lights
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Throw away expired food in pantry/basement/freezer
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Organize upstairs linen closet.
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Shampoo carpets & address stains
EXTERIOR
OUTSTANDING:
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Trim tree tops for view (2024)
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Replace broken driveway lights
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Replace burned out flood lights
Have tools or supplies to help with these maintenance items?
Email TheWelchCabin@gmail.com
Improvements
[ UPDATED Feb 13, 2024 ]
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New, better house phones
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More games or things to do
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New side tables for guest bedroom PURCHASED!
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Large capacity humidifier PURCHASED!
$$$
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Remotely controlled thermostat IN PROGRESS
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Side pathways to backyard
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Biodegradable landscape fabric
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Steps
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Gravel or mulch
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New grill PURCHASED!
$$$$
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Replace carpet
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Knoll beautification
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Low maintenance erosion control plants on knoll slope
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Retaining wall
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Other possible solutions…
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New pool table
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Screen-in lower deck
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Exterior storage shed
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Replace TV in living room
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TV for basement
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Driveway gates w/ keypad opener.
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Fence along the front of the property/knoll connecting to a driveway gate.
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New large capacity washer dryer
$$$$$
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ATVs
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Finish basement
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Build guest house cottage
Have an idea for an improvement? Email TheWelchCabin@gmail.com