We uncovered the hardwood floors last weekend and they are a mess. Here's a sampling for your viewing displeasure.
So we have received an estimate to sand and refinish the floors (5 rooms) with a breakdown per room. We will be mulling it over for a few days and checking out some prices on carpet and/or pre-finished hardwoods, which Jim would install himself. The problem with refinishing is that we have no guarantees he can get all the stains sanded out, and we pay the fee no matter what, which means that even if the floor doesn't look as nice as we want it to, we've paid for it. Plus, we have to wait for it to cure before moving in. We might be able to get the hardwoods at about the same price (with Jim installing) and they would look wonderful and be done and read to move in. But that is a lot of work for hubby, who works hard all week already. We might find a deal on some carpet, as well, so we may do a combination of things. A lot to think about. My head is spinning!