tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438038746640767007.post3668355689401649490..comments2023-06-03T06:02:45.149-07:00Comments on Private Bentina: It Comes In ThreesChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02446085633523991387noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438038746640767007.post-3617237864626266252009-04-29T15:03:00.000-07:002009-04-29T15:03:00.000-07:00Well. Best laid plans. Oh, and you never know - ...Well. Best laid plans. Oh, and you never know - we didn't think we could afford a mini-van either, but oh well. Personally, I have two philosophies and both are right! First, if you're going to do something, do it the way you want, or just do a patch job. Second, I also would not use all of your savings, as we are a prime example, it just takes one bad thing to happen, and whoosh, it's all gone.<br><br>So, my vote, do a patch job and throw a rug on it, and do it the way you want later. But, you've seen our house - pretty low standards, so myabe you shouldn't listen to me!ferfischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00184449747019920745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438038746640767007.post-16193933188868959952009-04-29T20:54:00.000-07:002009-04-29T20:54:00.000-07:00When it rains, it pours! I definitely wouldn'...When it rains, it pours! I definitely wouldn't put your savings into it beyond what is necessary. I might have said "GO FOR IT!" last year, but now with the uncertainty of everything I would try to find some happy medium. No, I wouldn't do a lame patch work job, but doing the whole main level is over the top. I'm not sure if you know who Dave Ramsey is, but I recommed taking a listen. He's the best financial guy I've ever listened to. www.daveramsey.comJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10963831153683396110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438038746640767007.post-56966594618253872932009-04-30T08:51:00.000-07:002009-04-30T08:51:00.000-07:00When I read the "patch linoleum", my fac...When I read the "patch linoleum", my face just magically grimaced. :) Just note that patching linoleum is not only ugly, but it's bound to curl up on the edges and cause you other unsightly problems. Sorry about the cost...yuck...but who wants a minivan anyway? Just get a larger sedan...a nice honda accord or something. Unless you do plan to do this whole baby-thing again. Apparently people with two girls are less likely to try for a boy than people with two boys trying for a girl. :)Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676485158487357907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438038746640767007.post-1302395180222518882009-04-30T12:10:00.000-07:002009-04-30T12:10:00.000-07:00Have you guys looked into pre-finished hardwood? ...Have you guys looked into pre-finished hardwood? If you bought a nice enough grade, it would probably look just as good and not cost as much. It would get you through at least 15-20 years and your taste may change by then. Just another suggestion.Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676485158487357907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438038746640767007.post-30365720042030110192009-04-30T12:41:00.000-07:002009-04-30T12:41:00.000-07:00I hate making these decisions! Ben now thinks he w...I hate making these decisions! Ben now thinks he wants laminate instead of hardwood, but I MUCH prefer real hardwood- I just think it looks so much better. Luckily, we got another bid that was thousands of dollars less, and then a guy came today and said we didn't really need to change our doors, we could just replace the damaged wood and fix the seal and that would save us another 2 or 3 thousand. So, we now just have a lot of decisions to make. Unfortunately, Ben does still like the patch idea...Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02446085633523991387noreply@blogger.com