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Finally got the door estimate

December 1st, 2009 at 05:44 pm

We got the estimate to replace the door today

$1074

Our EF is currently at around $911. So we're a bit short and it would deplete our EF.

I have the $6298 in my savings but as I told DH... I want to save that money for the type of situation I'd go to my Dad in tears over. This just isn't it.

I did tell him we could both forfeit our allowances to make up the difference (we have about $171 accumulated between both of our allowances for Nov & Dec) or wait till February when we get our tax return.

Going back, there are things I wish I had held off on which would have made the purchase of the doors easier.

I don't regret using the $300 to pay for Christmas presents for the kids. But earlier in November I wrote a check for $173.25 for my Master's Degree diploma frame.

I have nowhere to actually HANG my diploma & my other diploma just sits in the closet. And there are a few other things - taking my daughter to the movies in November ($16.25) then buying DH beer as my bribe for us going to the movies ($19)

Those things alone would have put the door purchase more in reach.

Oh well, you live and learn. Just have to see what DH thinks as well. I'm willing to forfeit my allowance or wait... but I would like to see what he is more open to before making a final decision.

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3 Responses to “Finally got the door estimate”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
    December 1st, 2009 at 05:54 pm 1259690085
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    Can the door wait until February? I just added some weatherstripping to our front door. I was almost convinced I needed a new door because of so much air coming in around it. Turned out the weatherstripping fixed it. It cost $3. I don't know what your door situation is, but if it could wait a little longer it might be worth it to save your EF.

  2. homebody Says:
    December 1st, 2009 at 11:40 pm 1259710824
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    Yes what is the story with the door?

  3. ambitioussaver Says:
    December 2nd, 2009 at 01:16 pm 1259759788
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    During the last storm water was coming in cause the window in the door was leaking and the weatherstripping at the bottom has worn out. BUT its two doors put side by side, and only one of them opens... the one that was leaking was the one that is sealed shut. It could probably wait till February since I put some caulk on the window... but its going to need replaced at some point cause its rusting too.

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