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Maintenance

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.

EXPENSES

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

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REPAIRS

Repairs

[ UPDATED Feb 13, 2024 ]

 

INTERIOR 

ADDRESSED:

  • Upstairs toilet FIXED

  • Washing machine  FIXED

  • Air hockey table REMOVED

  • Basement foundation wall QUOTED

OUTSTANDING:

  • New water heater IN PROGRESS

  • Fix the telescope or throw away 

EXTERIOR

ADDRESSED:

  • Replace damaged security camera SWAPPED

  • Hot tub FIXED

  • Front door repainted, dog scratches patched

OUTSTANDING:

  • New hot tub cover

  • Replace deck​

  • Replace knoll stairway​

  • Fix flagstone pavers at entry​

Have tools or supplies to help with these repair items?

Email TheWelchCabin@gmail.com

 

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance

[ UPDATED Feb 13, 2024 ]

 

INTERIOR

ADDRESSED:

  • Steam vent & tankless water heater CLEANED OUT

OUTSTANDING:

  • Sell or donate big leather lounge chair from master bedroom

  • De-bug all the lights

  • Throw away expired food in pantry/basement/freezer

  • Organize upstairs linen closet.

  • Shampoo carpets & address stains

 

EXTERIOR

OUTSTANDING:

  • Trim tree tops for view (2024)

  • Replace broken driveway lights

  • Replace burned out flood lights

Have tools or supplies to help with these maintenance items?

Email TheWelchCabin@gmail.com
 

Improvements

Improvements

[ UPDATED Feb 13, 2024 ]

 

$$

  • New, better house phones 

  • More games or things to do

  • New side tables for guest bedroom PURCHASED!

  • Large capacity humidifier PURCHASED!

 

$$$

  • Remotely controlled thermostat IN PROGRESS

  • Side pathways to backyard 

    • Biodegradable landscape fabric

    • Steps

    • Gravel or mulch 

  • New grill PURCHASED!

 

$$$$

  • Replace carpet 

  • Knoll beautification 

    • Low maintenance erosion control plants on knoll slope 

    • Retaining wall

    • Other possible solutions… 

  • New pool table 

  • Screen-in lower deck 

  • Exterior storage shed 

  • Replace TV in living room 

  • TV for basement

  • Driveway gates w/ keypad opener.

  • Fence along the front of the property/knoll connecting to a driveway gate.

  • New large capacity washer dryer 

 

$$$$$

  • ATVs

  • Finish basement

  • Build guest house cottage

 


 

 

Have an idea for an improvement? Email TheWelchCabin@gmail.com
 

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