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How are you tracking costs?

17 years ago

We are just finalizing our plans and I want to start "officially" tracking our costs. Does anyone have any suggestions or templates that they've used that work? I've been playing in excel and don't want to reinvent something if someone has a template they can share.

I'll post plans soon for input.

Thanks to everyone and can't wait to break ground.

Comments (151)

  • 17 years ago

    Who would have thought these simple little spreadsheets would get sent out so much? LOL Yours are on the way. :o)

  • 17 years ago

    Persnickety,
    We are in the beginning of a whole house remodel and would sooo appreciate a copy... at your leisure...
    Thanks in advance.
    djmeemiller@gmail.com

  • 17 years ago

    I just sent them to you. :o) Sorry I didn't get them out earlier, but I've been busy packing today. We're getting so close!!!

  • 17 years ago

    Hi persnicketydesign. Footings are being poured this week on Frank Betz "Summerlake plan". I would love a copy of your excel sheet to help me be able to sleep better at night with how prices are adding up.
    Thank you so much.
    Please send to cheriepres@aol.com

  • 17 years ago

    They're on the way!

  • 17 years ago

    Hi persnickety, I would love to join the list of lucky people to receive your excel spreadsheet. It sounds like a huge help and $$ saver. If you wouldn't mind, would you please email them to me? robinson622 at comcast dot net. Thanks a million.

    Lori

  • 17 years ago

    Just sent them for you, Lori. :o)

  • 17 years ago

    Hi persnickety, if you would be kind enough to add one more to the list, I would greatly appreciate it. Happy Thanksgiving.

    lcondray@gmail.com Thank you.

  • 17 years ago

    Happy Thanksgiving to you too! They're on the way. :o)

  • 17 years ago

    persnicketydesign,
    You've been so generous to share with so many! I'm still in the planning stage. But once your move is behind you, and you have some time, I would really appreciate a copy too.
    Good luck with your move!
    Thank you! cfaller@charter.net

  • 17 years ago

    Just sent them for you, emmachas. Hope they help a little!

  • 17 years ago

    persnickety,
    You are so sweet to take the time to do this when you are preparing for your move! Thank you, thank you! And good luck with the move. Keep us posted!

  • 17 years ago

    Thank you so much, emmaschas! Actually, it's a nice break to sit down at the computer for a few minutes. We closed on the "old" house on Wednesday and the new house isn't finished yet. We're officially homeless. LOL The new owners are kind enough to let us stay til the end of next week, but we're trying to get out as quickly as we can. Only problem is that we can't step foot in the new house while they're finishing the hardwoods (they are GORGEOUS!!!) and the carpet can't go in until Tuesday or Wednesday. I've been having to trek boxes from this house to the storage unit. *sigh* We'll have the movers do the big stuff Wednesday or Thursday. :o)

  • 17 years ago

    I appreciate your generosity. May I have a copy, too? Thanks!

  • 17 years ago

    I'm thinking that an email address would help! ellen.hall.mail+garden@gmail.com

    ellen_h

  • 17 years ago

    They're headed your way. :o)

  • 17 years ago

    would one of you folks send the spreadsheet to me? i appreciate it. smoochamoo@hotmail.com Thanks!

  • 17 years ago

    persnickety: I just saw this post and would like to join the looong list of people you have favored with sharing your spreadsheet. Email is david[at]etheridgelawfirm[dot]com. thanks so much.

  • 17 years ago

    persnicketydesign, I know you may be getting tired of these requests. However, I would greatly appreciate a copy of your detailed spreadsheet. My email address is omeyers695@aol.com. We are just starting the excavation process.

    Regards and thank you.

    O

  • 17 years ago

    persnickety....I would appreciate the spreadsheet, as well. My email is hawkenr@aol.com. Thanks so much for your time. b

  • 17 years ago

    Hi all! We were incommunicado for a few weeks after our surprise December 5th move. It took a while to get our internet, cable, and phones up and running. Sorry to the folks who didn't get their spreadsheets yet! Thanks for your patience everyone. The spreadsheets are on the way :o)

  • 17 years ago

    me too, me too!!! is it too late???

    If not, could you send to
    cbeeler@grandecom.net

    thanks in advance!

  • 17 years ago

    Just sent them for you, Aggie. :o)

  • 17 years ago

    Would you add me to your email list as well? Your spreadsheet sounds wonderful!

    kleisfamily@gmail.com

    THANKS!!!

  • 17 years ago

    wow - I don't know how I missed this thread either. But I opened it based on persnickety's other posts on the kitchen and decorating forums. So would it be too late to ask for a copy as well??? paula.willis@volvo.com

  • 17 years ago

    would much appreciate a copy as well...
    cherstaf@gmail.com
    thanks

  • 17 years ago

    Love your screen name! I just sent copies of the plumbing & lighting schedules for you. :o)

  • 17 years ago

    Thanks psd! (persnickety is a word my mom always used, I thought she made it up).
    OT: In reading through the back threads, and being amazed at how you kept your costs so low, you mentioned getting your wood front doors from the importer. Can you share who that was and if they have an online site?

  • 17 years ago

    I got the doors through Miacom on eBay. There's a link below that will take you to their door listings.

    FYI...the prices on their doors are $300-500 off during this time of year (slow season). They'll go back up in March. I think she told me it was the end of March, but I don't remember for sure.

    Here's a pic before it was stained...$1999 with free shipping. Gotta love eBay. :o)

    Here is a link that might be useful: Miacom's doors

  • 17 years ago

    Hi persnickety, if you would be kind enough to add one more to the list, I would greatly appreciate it. Happy New Year.
    JimmyKoKo2@Hotmail.com Thank you.

  • 17 years ago

    Jumping on the bandwagon, I'd love to have copies as well.
    Did you know that you can share documents on Google?
    thank you.
    scubagarden@hotmail.com

  • 17 years ago

    I just sent them for you. :o)

    Begonias...we tried to upload the files to Google, but for some reason it won't accept our version of Excel.

  • 17 years ago

    Sorry for the extra post. I didn't see them - but I found them in the junk mail folder. Thank you very much!

  • 17 years ago

    persnicketydesign - may I add myself to your request list?

    Thank you!

  • 17 years ago

    persnicketydesign - not enough coffee this morning - I forgot to include my email address. I have enjoyed reading your other posts and am taking away some very good ideas. Thank you for sharing!

    Bu06202008@triad.rr.com

  • 17 years ago

    You're welcome! They're on the way.

  • 17 years ago

    Hi Persnickety,

    I laughed the whole time I was scrolling down...knowing I would add my email to the bottom! I would love a copy too!

    jaceyb@bellsouth.net

    Thanks!

  • 17 years ago

    Here you go!

  • 17 years ago

    Wow--must be a great tool, persnickety! I was just talking to DH about how we were tracking costs last night...we need a better method. Pretty please, would you mind sharing one more time? Thanks so much!!!!!!!

    aliciakline@yahoo.com

  • 17 years ago

    Could I get a copy too. Thanks so much.

    lolynn@mac.com

  • 17 years ago

    They're on the way!

  • 17 years ago

    If you are still emailing out your spreadsheet, I would love a copy!

    anneporzel@hotmail.com

    Thanks!

  • 17 years ago

    me too........me too!

    if you are still sending them, then please send one to me!

    thank you so much!!

    cloud-stepper@comcast.net

  • 17 years ago

    Just sent them to both of you. :o)

  • 17 years ago

    i would like a copy as well when you get the chance. thanks in advance
    kjducy@gmail.com

  • 17 years ago

    They're on the way!

  • 17 years ago

    one more request if you don't mind....it must be great with this many asking for it!

    paulflyboy@yahoo.com

    thanks!!!

  • 17 years ago

    They're so simple it's silly, but they sure did help us keep track of things. Hope they help!

  • 17 years ago

    Well gosh, here's one more request for your spreadsheet if you don't mind.

    Jacquelinegstone@mac.com

    Thanks so much!

  • 2 years ago

    Well, I am 15 years late to this thread. If anyone sees this and has a tracking sheet that can share, I would be eternally grateful :) Thanks!!!! docstu2020@gmail.com