tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post2132033225573084344..comments2024-03-13T08:03:38.906-07:00Comments on Frugal Freedom: Monday-Trashed Rental UpdateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-63404745771379380892009-01-13T21:07:00.000-07:002009-01-13T21:07:00.000-07:00Hi, Daizy,congrats on your progress. re: the floor...Hi, Daizy,<BR/><BR/>congrats on your progress. <BR/><BR/>re: the floor or floors in general,(this may come in handy!) I just heard about a way to refinish a floor using brown paper and rust-ol-eum polyurethane varnish. Basically, you apply sheets of brown paper to the floor (at first in tiles, to get even coverage, using Rustoleum to "varnish it" on. Then after you get your base layer, you can take odd-sized torn bits of paper and varnish those on, creating a cheap and very interesting floor pattern and visual texture. It is a "warm" and soft look and feels soft when you are walking on it.<BR/><BR/>Since you are an artist and a landlord, I thought you might be interested in it. The pictures looked beautiful (I think it might have been in Yankee magazine) and it cost only about $235 for a room.<BR/><BR/>I don't know about flammability issues but apparently this was an old-time technique by Yankee frugalites who would just use their old grocery bags to do it. The couple in the article used heavy duty construction paper instead, though.moociferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01325412523164314073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-44763375932113464392009-01-13T20:47:00.000-07:002009-01-13T20:47:00.000-07:00I've been reading your blog for quite some time no...I've been reading your blog for quite some time now, and since you mentioned that you love reading the comments - I thought I should finally leave one.. <BR/>I am amazed at how much you've been able to accomplish! It's great that you have supportive friends that are able to help you out with the hauling to the dump and painting.Veronikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04947072298547326056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-20353269479624640002009-01-13T18:20:00.000-07:002009-01-13T18:20:00.000-07:00I am amazed that you found the time to find the fi...I am amazed that you found the time to find the fishies a home in the middle of all of this. Way to go!Over the Cubicle Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842722161649016062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-90721661160990033972009-01-13T13:30:00.000-07:002009-01-13T13:30:00.000-07:00I am so so put off ever having a but to let proper...I am so so put off ever having a but to let property!! Hope you make it before the new tenants arrive and I am sure you will.<BR/><BR/>LizzieLizzie @ her homeworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18257339462096688164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-54634164759009509362009-01-13T12:27:00.000-07:002009-01-13T12:27:00.000-07:00I'm curious like Big Sis - does your insurance cov...I'm curious like Big Sis - does your insurance cover anything? Are the tenants liable for any of this? Keep your spirits up, it sounds like you're doing a great job. Wishing the best for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-39894637204986029602009-01-13T09:03:00.000-07:002009-01-13T09:03:00.000-07:00I am still amazed at the fact there are people suc...I am still amazed at the fact there are people such as your past tenants. I feel sooooo sorry for the 2 kids. I hope Social Services does catch up with them. <BR/><BR/>Has the car disappeared yet? <BR/><BR/>You're doing a great job! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-22837069341204430762009-01-13T06:02:00.000-07:002009-01-13T06:02:00.000-07:00Sounds like you see a light at the end of the tunn...Sounds like you see a light at the end of the tunnel. I hope it gets easier for you from here.Money Minderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10604880463976988684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-14389097829897299742009-01-13T01:47:00.000-07:002009-01-13T01:47:00.000-07:00Hi there-very well done to all concerned!!Hi there-very well done to all concerned!!Sharon Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792904322725966887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-11643600364759050462009-01-12T23:18:00.000-07:002009-01-12T23:18:00.000-07:00Wow. I was tired after emptying the dishwasher, cl...Wow. I was tired after emptying the dishwasher, cleaning the kitchen counter and sink, and mopping the floor. I'm feeling kind of guilty now. Go, girl, go! Thank goodness it's a house and can be returned to more or less the same condition as before. Does your insurance cover acts of drug-addled crazies?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-61307711628652079712009-01-12T23:08:00.000-07:002009-01-12T23:08:00.000-07:00Wow! Who said rental units were passive income?Wow! Who said rental units were passive income?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com