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
$850 Pest & Bee Service
$2,000 Clearing/Landscape Maintenance
$---- HVAC Service Plan
$---- Maintenance/Repair Budget
$9,050 Total Annually
[SECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION]
Repairs
[ UPDATED Nov 27, 2022 ]
INTERIOR
Upstairs toilet FIXED
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Water keeps running
Washing machine doesn’t work reliably, probably not fixable
Fix air hockey table
Basement foundation wall
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Need quote to repair damaged areas and/or install new moisture barrier
Fix the telescope or throw away
EXTERIOR
Replace damaged security camera
Hot tub
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Does not work. Need to fix or pitch
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Needs new cover, fills up with rainwater
Deck
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Bad spots, rotted wood
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Needs new paint
Knoll stairway
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Bad spots, rotted wood
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Needs new paint
Fix flagstone pavers at entry
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Need to be less of a hazard, more stable, etc.
Replace flood lights
On upper deck - light bulb pole is in laundry room.
Have tools or supplies to help with these repair items?
Email TheWelchCabin@gmail.com
Maintenance
[ UPDATED Jan 1, 2023 ]
INTERIOR
Set out holiday decorations COMPLETE
Pack up holiday decorations COMPLETE
(After Jan 1st, 2023)
Replace fridge water filter COMPLETE
De-bug all the lights
Expired food
Throw away all expired food in pantry and basement.
Organize
Upstairs linen closet.
Bedroom closets
Designate space for bed linens for that particular room.
EXTERIOR
Set out holiday decorations COMPLETE
Pack up holiday decorations
(After Jan 1st, 2023)
Hornet traps COMPLETE but needs regular refilling
Set hornet traps for wasp infestation at chimney outside (springtime).
Install new address sign at road
Backyard slope COMPLETE
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Overgrown, needs clearing and de-weeding
De-weed driveway COMPLETE
Trim tree tops for view COMPLETE
Clear out all spider webs on porch
Knoll COMPLETE
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Clean up fire pit area and pathway, de-weed, etc.
Replace broken driveway lights.
Have tools or supplies to help with these maintenance items?
Email TheWelchCabin@gmail.com
Improvements
[ UPDATED 10/17/22 ]
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New, better house phones
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More games or things to do
$$$
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Side pathways to backyard
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Landscape fabric
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Steps
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Gravel or mulch
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New grill
$$$$
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New large capacity washer dryer
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Replace TV in living room
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TV for basement
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Driveway gates w/ keypad opener.
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Fence along the front of the property/knoll connecting to a driveway gate.
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Knoll beautification
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Low maintenance erosion control plants on knoll slope
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Retaining wall
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Other possible solutions…
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New pool table
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Screen in lower deck
$$$$$
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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