You have received a windfall ...

Trying to get a good gardener where I live is practically impossible but fingers crossed, I have one coming to give me a quote tomorrow.
I'm also having to wait until December to get air conditioning Quotes.I'm determined to have it fitted before next summer as this year was unbearable.
I have enough money to fund the things that would improve my life but still haven't been able to get them!

I bought an auto- mower (£399) and it mows our lawn. Still need to tidy the edges. But no clippings to deal with. God send!

I would replace our metal single paned windows with new triple glazed windows. I applied to the local council for a warm home grant, but they are currently over subscribed.

Several years ago, out of the blue, I got a small unexpected windfall from a distant relative who I hadn’t seen for more than 40 years. I was very touched and quite teary about it. It went towards some house renovations . I was left it in his will. Life’s a funny old thing at times.

I've long wanted a PA. Would this money be enough to pay for one? Someone to help with sorting out car/house insurance, take the car for it's MOT, help tidy up paperwork, etc. And occasionally cook me a meal. And do some ironing. (I never do any so things are creased)
Also, I've always wanted a gold necklace. And maybe the air conditioning mentioned above is a good idea if next summer is as hot as this one was.

Personal trainer/physio, fully knowledgeable about hips and dislocation to help get me back to reasonable fitness.
I’m floundering, confidence knocked.

Easy. Hip replacement, both hips. What a difference it would make.

I’m torn between a gardener , although that’s in the future . DH likes doing the lawn and hedges atm . And aircon . Our bedroom is east facing and our kitchen /dining/living area is south facing .

I like the idea of this windfall but have recently realised that a "small windfall" isn't really enough to make the changes I was hoping for.

I know we will have a mid-sized windfall coming from my mother-in-law's estate (eventually) but really the changes required to make things really good for the future are far more costly than I expected.

If I was to have say, the £8,000 offered earlier, I know it would easily disappear just on repairs.
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SporeRB01

Turn our outside working toilet into an inside toilet.

When my DH had a hip operation and could not managed the stairs, I realised how important it is to have a downstairs toilet.

Fingers crossed from me that you get a windfall & can do this spore

Teeth is my next big expenditure. I've had one successful implant and now want to dispense with the annoying part denture and have some more. I have already booked an appointment.
When does the windfall arrive? 😅😂🤣

We looked at getting our downstairs loo merged with the broom cupboard next to it and made into a shower room, but were quoted £30k because of plumbing and other situational issues. We reckoned that a stair lift would be cheaper and easier if it became necessary, but I now wonder whether the chap who quoted just didn’t fancy doing it for some reason.

If I had a windfall and could be bothered, I would get more quotes and look at having it done - probably made into a wet room with a loo, if that’s possible - in case of temporary incapacity. If either of us were unable to get upstairs on a permanent basis we would probably move to a single storey place, though.

I would replace my ageing car, which is unlikely to 'see me through'.
Also have my shower updated to a self contained electric one. My current one, over the bath, runs off the tap water system and alternates between hot and freezing cold every minute or so, despite many plumber visits.

Definitely an electric awning. In the heatwaves of this year's Summer I felt like I was living underground as I had to leave blinds shut and curtains pulled to stop the heat coming in through my balcony windows and patio door.
I get full sun from late morning to late afternoon🌞☀️🌞☀️

SporeRB01

Turn our outside working toilet into an inside toilet.

When my DH had a hip operation and could not managed the stairs, I realised how important it is to have a downstairs toilet.

Oh that’s a fab one! We have an outside loo attached to the terrace in which we live. Next doom have cleverly turned theirs into a shower room and loo.

Yes, we have no inside downstairs loo, may I add this to my list please?

I think I would add moving towards a gardener, perhaps getting help to make things easier later so your/my costs are down later.

My recommendation for oldies came with the house, installed by 100 yr old previous owner. It's a disability wetroom shower , an experience much beloved by our entire family especially the teenagers and sports enthusiasts.

In our future decrepitude we will either drive in on a zimmer, or in a wheelchair. A carer/granny can stay perfectly dry while power-showering the patient/grandkids from top to toe.

Definitely a gardener.
I’ve spent years avoiding how to use a lawn mower. If he wants ro live in a house with a great big garden then so be it, he mows the lawn.
He’s just broken his wrist badly.
I am now hoping for cold and rainy weather.

DaisyAnneReturns

Would anyone use it to get help with ironing? I can see that being a future issue.

I gave up ironing years ago. Just buy clothes that can be hung to dry and not get creases.

Turn our outside working toilet into an inside toilet.

When my DH had a hip operation and could not managed the stairs, I realised how important it is to have a downstairs toilet.

A gardener to help with the heavier jobs.

Beware of wooden floors if you think it will save on hoovering (or even hovering). You don't have to hoover, as you can sweep, but the amount of fluff and crumbs you sweep up makes you wonder about the state your floors would be in if you had carpets! I still like our wooden floors though.

Cossy

DaisyAnneReturns

hoovering not hovering!

I liked the sound of “hovering”

I'd probably still manage to fall over and no doubt there would be a hovering test! But in the comfort of your own home ... Could be useful.

Would anyone use it to get help with ironing? I can see that being a future issue.

DaisyAnneReturns

hoovering not hovering!

I liked the sound of “hovering”

fancythat

Might be taxis?
Does that count?
For when I can no longer drive?
I live rurally.

I have a relative who is looking forward to driverless cars.
Personally, I would take some convincing about them.

Taxis definitely count. Even if you drive now you may need a different mode of transport. Like you I'm not sure about driverless - maybe if they were on rails ...