The Bottom Line

This page is under construction!  Ha!  Last updated 04/16/10.

My husband, Tony, has been keeping a spreadsheet on all that we've spent since we bought the building, which is my source for the data for the "bottom line."


2003 Highlights: What we did / What we spent
Total 2003 renovation costs: $23,216

HVAC downstairs / $8,693
Two new bathrooms downstairs, handicap accessible / $6,685
Building appraisal / $1,500
Gallery and production area build-out / $1,910
Garage door / $1,312
Security system for gallery / $638
Replace floor in rental space due to flood damage / $562
Misc plumbing, repairs, maintenance / $1,916


2002 Hightlights:  What we did / What we spent
Total 2002 renovation costs (does not include mortgages): $41,285

We bought the building / $155,000
Demolition and clearing / $8,243
     Clear out all the old junk left by previous owner
     Remove metal lath and concrete walls in hallway
     Tear out downstairs "apartment" and stairs to nowhere
HVAC upstairs / $10,000
Roof and skylight repair / $1,360
Security system / $1,050
Electrical / $6,200
Concrete for gallery floor, garage ramp / $2,600
Gallery and production area build-out / $10,400
Misc plumbing, repairs, maintenance / $1,432