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Sunday, July 7, 2019 8:32 PM
SIGNYM
I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.
Quote:Maybe at that point, I'll at least tear down the porch since I can't afford to rebuild it or even stabilize it in any meaningful way that wouldn't potentially leave me open to legal action after selling the thing.
Sunday, July 7, 2019 11:09 PM
6IXSTRINGJACK
Quote:Originally posted by SIGNYM: Quote:Maybe at that point, I'll at least tear down the porch since I can't afford to rebuild it or even stabilize it in any meaningful way that wouldn't potentially leave me open to legal action after selling the thing. You might want to ask a RE agent about that. Here in CA you're required to disclose known defects (but of course there may be unknown defects.) OTOH there's probably a way of selling a house "as is", so it might be a tossup if the porch is a "feature" or a "bug". Expert advice might be useful!
Monday, July 8, 2019 12:02 AM
1KIKI
Goodbye, kind world (George Monbiot) - In common with all those generations which have contemplated catastrophe, we appear to be incapable of understanding what confronts us.
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Wednesday, July 10, 2019 10:05 AM
Quote:Originally posted by SIGNYM: Hey SIX, pix of your house make me nostalgiac for my hometown (pop 25,000) They don't look exactly alike, but close enuf that I would feel right at home there. *sigh*
Quote:Your house looks quite nice. Since you've been posting about all of the problems, I wasn't sure what to expect but your description didn't do justice to the 95% good. I really like that access panel idea, we were thinking of doing that to our own shower fixtures. How did you place it into the wall? Is it clips of some sort?
Quote:Seems like being young(er), fitter, and far more muscular than me, you're able to tackle and complete much bigger projects than I would even envision. I usually can only put in three hours of effort on days when schedule allows (when doctors appointments or other significant errands don't interfere) and then only small things like painting and cleanup and moving things around (with help). Demolition and construction? FUGGEDABOUDIT! I wish I had your energy!
Quote:BTW... your prepwork is awesome. When I painted our bedroom I got an up-close view of the walls and trim and decided the NEXT paint job would be preceded by a much MUCH better prepwork! I never really took close notice of the walls, and my so-so eyes let me not see a bunch of defects. Well, live and learn! My plans for the day: walk the dog, see the doctor, move an old bookcase out of the hallway and move over a metal shelving unit that will be set up as a "mudroom" catchall for shoes, phones, shopping bags, purses etc with hooks for umbrellas, dog leashes, hats etc. It's just a(nother) temporary setup that will make the house more functional. I hope to get rid of that bookcase and if thise setup comes close to working out it may be replaced by actual cabinetry. Which reminds me, better call St Vicent de Paul, I have a couple of boxes of items to give away.
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 12:56 PM
Quote:Originally posted by 6ixStringJack: How's your brother doing Brenda? Sorry, I've been way too self involved recently and haven't expressed my concern about it. Do Right, Be Right. :)
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Quote:Originally posted by Brenda: My brother has been transferred back to a rehab facility in the city I live in. He says he hopes to be out next week and home.
Saturday, July 13, 2019 2:39 AM
Quote:Originally posted by 1KIKI: Quote:Originally posted by Brenda: My brother has been transferred back to a rehab facility in the city I live in. He says he hopes to be out next week and home.
Saturday, July 13, 2019 3:30 AM
Quote:Originally posted by 1KIKI: Thanks for the update, Brenda. That is good to hear.
Quote:Originally posted by Brenda: We'll see kiki. He thought he'd be home this week.
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Quote:Originally posted by SIGNYM: Do you own a fan, or two or three? It might help to position a fan to cool you off while you're working up there, plus sitting in the breeze of a fan after a shower is very refreshing.
Quote:Stay hydrated! Hubby swears by Powerade Zero, but if you don't want to spend the bucks make sure to salt your food well, and drink plenty of water.
Quote:BTW, I was looking at the pix of your work in detail. You're a perfectionist, I think; ou do good work! Nice electrical!
Quote:That "clown room" ... it looks like you removed the carpet to expose the hardwood floor, correct?
Quote:My "near term" plans were derailed by needing to button up the holes under the (six) sinks that the plumbers created when they replaced our iron waste lines with ABS. Right now we're just using cardboard; hubby is doing all of the hard under-sink work* and I'm his trusty helper. *I developed a strange problem, when I lie down on my back and roll my eyes "upward" - t the top iof my head - INSTANT and overwhelming nausea! I first noticed it when I was putting some shelving together and I thought it was just a one-off, I next noticed it when I was working underneath a sink. I have no idea how that developed; supposedly I could see a doctor and get the problem fixed (otolith wandered into the wrong place in my ear, or something) but I just didn't want to take the time/spend the money.
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