Help wanted

In addition to increasing my HGTV viewing time from 0 to some, I will be using this blog in an attempt to get some input on what I should do to upgrade my home. I will try to get some pictures of the current state of the house, and will try to give links to upgrades that have already been completed by a contractor in order to give a visualization.

Keep in mind, I do not take over the house until the current tenants are prepared to move out. The end of their lease is in August of 2008, and I will likely be taking over sometime in September. In the meantime, I will be researching items that fit my budget and will be seeking some input along the way.

I have included a poll feature on the website to help to create a consensus of opinions. Ultimately, I will make the final decisions and will post the results on the blog. My goal is to perform most of the work myself in an attempt to save some money and to become a little more "handy".

I will also be looking for 2 roommates in September. I haven't thought too much about the rent price, but I will assume it will be in the neighborhood of $525 with utilities included. This property is located at the corner of Kent and Arlington in downtown Ottawa. It is close to the Queensway and only two blocks away from Elgin Street.

Please feel free to leave comments or ask questions. They may be questions that can serve as an interesting blog post for others to read about.