After talking about a different shop for about five years, we've finally made the plunge! We've looked at acreages, empty lots, old buildings etc etc.
I'm currently working out of my basement office (200 sq ft) and my single car garage (315 sq ft), but have enjoyed the tax and expense benefits of a home based business.
We get posession of our new digs at the end of November. It is a 60's bungalow with an attached office (entrance from the outside, no more coming in my house) Attached to the office (322 sq ft) is an 1100 sq foot heated garage, complete with plumbing and its own furnace. It has a regular overhead door, and a larger door (they kept an ambulance there).
We are doing major renovations to the house, new cupboards, flooring, bathrooms, fireplace etc. We can renovate this house for about the same price as building a shop, but will still enjoy the benefits of all the home-based write-offs.
We are both pretty excited, and are looking forward to some late nights renovating. Anyone want to come and help?
Suelynn
[ October 22, 2003, 01:04 PM: Message edited by: Suelynn Sedor ]
Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
Congratulations Suelynn!
When you described it to me awhile ago, it sounded so perfect.
I'm glad you went for it!
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
suelyn my mobile sign shop, 1974 chevy step van has 150 sq. ft. hehehehehehe concrats on new digs..
Posted by Alan Ackerson (Member # 3224) on :
Great news Suelynn! Best of luck with it.
Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
That just sounds terrific!
A dream come true! VERY happy for Suelynn, you deserve it!
Nettie
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Congrats Sue Lynn......come down here in Feb...I 'll give you some goodies to put on your new walls!
Posted by Lotti Prokott (Member # 2684) on :
I'm exited for you! You've had your eyes on this property for a while, didn't you? I'm looking forward to seeing some pics of your new place. Best of luck to you! Lotti
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
Great news!!
I know the feeling.
Have fun making it your own!
-dan
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
YOU GO GIRL! it's nice to have space...you grow into it quickly! have a blast!!! Posted by Matty McQuilkin (Member # 4156) on :
Congratulations Suelynn, As all ways a lot of hard work brings a lot of fun. !Enjoy! Posted by Brian Hansen (Member # 2946) on :
Now that means you gotta stay home and practice on how to use your small signature brush to sign your name really really really......small next year . happy for you and your hubby!
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
That's great, your dream come true! More space, more freedom to express yourself and you finally have your home back! (I'm still not able to cut the aprom strings of working in my home, but maybe someday!). Keep us posted, and inspired! cheers, Deb
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
Linnie! Way to go. Best wishes in your new space. Cheers,
Posted by Marty Happy (Member # 302) on :
Congrats on the new shop..... can a meet be far behind?????
Posted by Monte Jumper (Member # 1106) on :
So this means you're coming out of the closet?
Congradulations! Your going to enjoy having room to work.
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Congratulations, Suelynn.
Hope everything works aout twice as well as planned.
Rapid
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
Wow, congrats! And you get a 'new' house to boot after all the renos! Happy packing! Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Way to go, SL - post some pics for us when you can.
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Sounds like a Dream, Congratulations!
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
With more room you will be able to turn out more work and the mortgage payments will be easier. The entire Letterhead community is happy for you and your husband.
Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
Wow, all your positive replies have made me feel alot better about making the decision. Thank you!
I would love to have a meet someday! Don't know how many would want to venture to Southern Sask, but any one of you are welcome anytime!!!
Mike, getting a panel from you would be worth the drive to Mazeppa! I'll do my best to make it, hopefully we will be settled by then (and if there is any $$ left!)
Lotti, yes it is the place we've been looking at for a long time. We phoned the owner when she was living there and let her know we would be interested if she was ever ready to sell. She moved to a seniors complex a year later, and her son dragged his feet for a while before putting it up for sale.
Brian, I need to practice with ALL my brushes. Thanks again for showing me that my signature brush actually does work!
Thanks again everybody.
Luv, Suelynn
Posted by George Perkins (Member # 156) on :
Wow, that's great news ! That seperate entrance is worth it's weight in gold
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