I have checked off a few more items on the To Do list to get us “On The Road”.
As previously mentioned we did not pass the Radon test which then requires us to install a mitigation system to bring the house within “safe levels”. The system was installed this week and involves the installation of a suction fan on the exterior side of the house with a vent pipe to the roofline. In the basement a hole is drilled into the foundation to the gravel below and a pipe inserted so the Radon can be trapped. Then the sump pump well is sealed with a new cover and finally the crawl space area is sealed with a pipe inserted to trap the Radon. Here are pictures of the installation.
The re-test is next Monday (we have to pay for it), so we will see what happens. The installer guarantees the system will keep Radon within the “safe level” for five years.
I sold a number of items on Craigslist this past week and will most likely be putting some additional items on this next week. The big item sold was Fran’s car as we would have no need for it on the road. I had planned to use Craigslist but was checking Autotrader.com and they have a program where your car is appraised online either to trade it in at a participating dealer or to sell it at a participating dealer. I input all the information and received a quote that I felt was very reasonable for the vehicle. I went to the dealer and they looked it over and found some additional scratches that needed reporting. I agreed and the offer was lowered a little but still within the range I was hoping for, so I sold it to them. Seemed like an easy way to go with little hassle. I am sure we could have gotten more if I tried to sell it on my own but could have delayed our departure or created other issues.
Next big item on the list is to have our garage/moving sale, which will be in a couple of weeks. Following that our house will be pretty much empty. As it stands now the plan is to hit the road on the 21st or 22nd of February!
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