My family just closed on a home. This is the first home we have ever owned. This is an older home and much larger than any home i have ever lived in. Now that we are sleeping here, it seems like there are thousands of little things that need fixed/modified. Part of the problem is we are low income. We would be lucky if we could put $500/month toward home maintenance. I have a little experience with a lot of different fields, construction, plumbing, electrician. I do not have enough experience to be certified in any of them, but I know the difference between a hammer and a putty knife. Except for the larger projects, I will be the one doing all the handyman work. The other part of the problem is knowing where to start. It would b e great if someone could help me prioritize them, or just offer advice and point me in the direction I should be headed. Here are some of the issues I want to look at, at some point.
The heater works, yet it always seem cold around the house. The water works hot&cold, but the pressure is a little low. There is literally ONE plug outlet in each room. I'd like at least 3. None of the lights use a standard bulb socket, they are all smaller funky bulbs. Half of them are burnt out. There is no carpet anywhere in the house. Light switches are in rather inconvenient places. The hardwood floors were covered in an ugly brown paint, by unskilled painter no less.