Mini bathroom remodel
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Smart Red
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Our first house was plumbed with cast iron and threaded galvanized pipe with a few soldered joints just before the fixtures. The second was all done with PVC and copper. No leaks, but no rust either. Son's Victorian was re-plumbed (before we bought it) with the new PEX tubing. So far we haven't done any work with that, although some will have to be done as the inside gets re-worked. Have priced some of the specialized tools for PEX and much prefer the copper I know.
Smart Red
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Welcome to Remodel @davison I was thinking I should hire/bribe Smart Red and her husband to come help me with any plumbing jobs I need doing from now on
Oh, how I wish!
Since DH fell last March he hasn't been the same. I fear that I am losing him piece by piece a little each day. Any plumbing that needs doing now is with DS's help. Sometimes DH is able to offer advice and sometimes not so much.
Someone sprayed Killz paint on the joints of my garden tractor thinking it was a silicone lubricant. Someone used straight gasoline in the chain saw instead of the 50:1 mix and wrecked a great saw in one day. Someone tried attaching an electrical extension cord to the end of the air hose so it would reach farther then sent me looking for a three-prong adaptor because the two ends didn't fit together. Someone cleaned the garden tractor and tossed the bolts and screws away instead of the buildup of grass. Nope, we're not hiring out anymore.
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Please show pic........
Smart Red
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@AdamsBrown, it often helps to click on 'reply' before typing a response or request so it is clear to whom you are addressing your Please show pics comment.
I suspect you are addressing @dewdropsinwv with your request for pictures. If so, you are so right! It is certainly time for a reveal, Dew!
Smart Red
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Bathroom remodel here in south-est, central-est Wisconsin coming soon. Not so much a remodel as a repair and renew. The tenants called yesterday to report "The bathroom floor was broken." I'm not quite sure what that means and I didn't get inside to see for myself when DH and DS stopped to see what supplies and materials would be needed.
New floor for a start. Then wait to see if the flooring under and around the stool needs to be replaced. Of course there's painting once that is done. The tenants are way behind in their rents, so we're thinking of having them move out and really renewing the apartment.
New floor for a start. Then wait to see if the flooring under and around the stool needs to be replaced. Of course there's painting once that is done. The tenants are way behind in their rents, so we're thinking of having them move out and really renewing the apartment.
Smart Red
Lovin' The Homestead
Pictures of the 'broken' bathroom floor.
No way this happened in one day. This shows problems of long standing that they never mentioned to us until last Sunday.
They never thought to mention a water leak in the kitchen either. This is not a one day problem either. It's been months to have damage like this.
The formica is loose all around the sink where long time problems caused water damage. I suppose no one is likely to discuss house problems when they are behind in their rent, but these would have been easy to correct if we'd known when the leak? water damage? first started.
Add to these photos, holes in walls, and scribbling on most walls -- including the mural in the master bedroom. I hate to move people at Christmas, but these folks have got to go.
I admit I am not a good landlord. I am far too kind hearted. With rent arrears of over $7,000, they should have been gone long ago. They got behind during some hard times, but currently owe more than when we first told them to catch up or move a year ago.
No way this happened in one day. This shows problems of long standing that they never mentioned to us until last Sunday.
They never thought to mention a water leak in the kitchen either. This is not a one day problem either. It's been months to have damage like this.
The formica is loose all around the sink where long time problems caused water damage. I suppose no one is likely to discuss house problems when they are behind in their rent, but these would have been easy to correct if we'd known when the leak? water damage? first started.Add to these photos, holes in walls, and scribbling on most walls -- including the mural in the master bedroom. I hate to move people at Christmas, but these folks have got to go.
I admit I am not a good landlord. I am far too kind hearted. With rent arrears of over $7,000, they should have been gone long ago. They got behind during some hard times, but currently owe more than when we first told them to catch up or move a year ago.
sumi
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Oh no Smart Red, I agree. If they show this little respect and care for your property, especially considering they're basically staying "rent free" at the moment? They've got to go. Hope you won't have any problems getting them evicted.
Smart Red, I agree. If they show this little respect and care for your property, especially considering they're basically staying "rent free" at the moment? They've got to go. Hope you won't have any problems getting them evicted.
Smart Red
Lovin' The Homestead
@Sumi, they aren't really staying rent free. They are paying rent every month, but are doing nothing about getting caught up on the months they got behind in past years. It is the damage that makes me want them gone. Those cupboards were built and the kitchen remodeled by my son just before these folks moved in. They are quality and the sink, counters, lighting etc. were expensive since my son was fixing it up for his own family until they found the Victorian they are fixing up now.
