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Many long time fanciers I know, have sunk an enormous amount of money into building on to their home for the ease and comfort of breeding/showing/grooming etc...my first addition was $12,000 (many years ago) updated 5 yrs later at $5000 or $6000, then as I recall my last chunk was $8000 for new AC/heat/water heater and HI-Tech flooring..oh, I forgot I had two concrete patios poured and fenced with $1000 worth of custom made PVC, forgot how much the patio's cost...WAIT.. the new grooming sink and separate outdoor drain system...we couldn't hook into the city sewer where it was located. Wait..I forgot the $800 deck off the family room just for the puppies to play in the winter..and then the screened back porch for the adults when it rained..that's all...except for buying quality dogs and equipment/showing/vet...I have no clue the 1000's of dollars I spent..we would be retired to a penthouse on the beach if I never discovered the world of Yorkies.., but I would have missed the best time of my life...!
PS...One friend started with a $45,000 addition.. |