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JldDolphin
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Jen
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Our Weekend Projects
On Saturday we clean up our driveway/side yard. Here are some before, during and after pics.
First we took down the weeds or vine bush, not sure. Then there were rocks in the soil that needed to be moved because we want to pave all the way to the back. Lots more rocks then we thought.  
Before we bought the house - this is what the sellers had in the driveway/side yard.
During closing - sellers still cleaning up the driveway / side yard.
Driveway cleared of Sellers junk
Before we started our clean-up this weekend
After our clean up this weekend
The rocks that came out of the side yard
Then on Sunday we had to start pulling up some rug that is in the apartment and den area. It's very dirty. The dog & cat hair and the urine stains.  We had to wear masks. It was glued down to the cement slab of the house (it's a hi-ranch, and this rug is on the ground level). It was a very hard job. We have 3 more rooms and a hallway that has all the same kind of dirty rug!
The apartment LR before rug rip-up
During
There was vinyl tiles under the rug. As you can see with all the urine stains.
Done! Now we have to put down new ceramic tile after we pull up the rest of the rug in the other rooms.
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Posted 7/23/07 11:39 AM  |
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kerrycec03
Mom of 2 beautiful boys!!
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
what a productive weekend you had!
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| Posted 7/23/07 11:41 AM |
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JldDolphin
Member since 1/07 6929 total posts
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Jen
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
Posted by kerrycec03
what a productive weekend you had!
Yeah and we are feeling the pain of it! 
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| Posted 7/23/07 11:44 AM |
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
wow that was gross - how do people live like that...
Scott
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| Posted 7/23/07 11:50 AM |
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JldDolphin
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Jen
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
Posted by danielleandscott
wow that was gross - how do people live like that...
Scott
Scott, I just don't know. It makes me sick, but we know that when we are finished with it, it will be beautiful! We got a good deal and now we can decorate the way we want.
Here is what one of the hallways looks like. (Yuck)
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| Posted 7/23/07 11:57 AM |
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seank80
Don't Taze My Dog Bro!!
Member since 5/07 2240 total posts
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Sean
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
Wow you guys are really moving along on this house. Nice work. We had carpet glued down in our master bedroom closets. It was no where near as much as you had to pull up. Thank god. Just remember once it's over you will be able to relax and the feeling of doing it yourself is awesome.
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| Posted 7/23/07 1:50 PM |
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JldDolphin
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Jen
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
Posted by seank80
Wow you guys are really moving along on this house. Nice work. We had carpet glued down in our master bedroom closets. It was no where near as much as you had to pull up. Thank god. Just remember once it's over you will be able to relax and the feeling of doing it yourself is awesome.
Yeah we are trying to move along as quickly as possible. We would like to get in there by Sept. and the project list is long. Yeah it is a lot of work, but you are right it will be an awesome feeling once it is done.  Thanks!
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| Posted 7/23/07 2:00 PM |
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cjik
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
Congratulations!!! You guys did a load of work this weekend. Pulling up the carpet must have been gross, but it will look so much better.
The tiles are really gross--they must have never taken their pets outside! 
Things are moving along--hang in there. Your home will be beautiful soon!
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| Posted 7/23/07 2:39 PM |
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counselor74
LIF Adolescent
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
You will feel so proud when you see the fruits of your labor. Make sure to take lots of pictures so you can look back on the process.
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| Posted 7/23/07 8:03 PM |
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MrsPowers
So blessed!
Member since 11/06 10348 total posts
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Ivelysse
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
Wow you did a lot of work this weekend! That is amazing!
keep up the hard work! It will eventually pay off! Can't wait to see more pictures!
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| Posted 7/23/07 9:27 PM |
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SupportACop
Momma's Boy & Lovin' it!!
Member since 5/06 2579 total posts
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C
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
 Brava for all your hard worl! Looks like a lot of projects going on but it will look beautiful when completed with your own taste and style
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| Posted 7/24/07 8:32 AM |
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jes81276
summer fun!
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Jaime
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
That first pic - WOW!
You guys did so much work - good luck!
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| Posted 7/24/07 8:49 AM |
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JldDolphin
Member since 1/07 6929 total posts
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Jen
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
Thanks everyone! We feel really good about the progress of our projects. We have plenty more to do and I will take more pics. We just can't wait until it's all done.
We don't know what they did with their animals. I don't think they treated them well, so I think the animals did it on purpose to get back at them. But the owners never cleaned it up either. They even would pee right in the shower stall. I can't wait to bleach that bathroom. It's the bathroom in the apartment area. It will be all nice and clean for our future tenant. Like I said lots of work still to be done. Even the kitchens are gross. Don't even get me started.
Thanks again everyone! I'll update with more pics as we do more projects. 
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| Posted 7/24/07 9:21 AM |
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
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Lauren
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
Good work!!
I know how you feel - we found a field of dog sh!t and pee in the crawl space under the house... our list is long as well but is getting shorter - we closed on May 9th and hope to be in there in about a month!
Good luck! Can't wait to see your progress!
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| Posted 7/24/07 10:44 AM |
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
Member since 11/06 13241 total posts
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
WOW! You guys were busy this weekend! Kepe up the good work!
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| Posted 7/24/07 11:01 AM |
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JldDolphin
Member since 1/07 6929 total posts
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Jen
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
Posted by SweetTooth
Good work!!
I know how you feel - we found a field of dog sh!t and pee in the crawl space under the house... our list is long as well but is getting shorter - we closed on May 9th and hope to be in there in about a month!
Good luck! Can't wait to see your progress!
Thanks! What is wrong with people? Animals go outside to go to the bathroom. Just gross! We are figuring on the same time frame 2-3 months before we get in. It will be well worth it in the end. Can't wait to see your next project finish. You inspire me when I see your progress. Good Luck with your projects!
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| Posted 7/24/07 11:06 AM |
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JldDolphin
Member since 1/07 6929 total posts
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Jen
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
Posted by PotofLuck06
WOW! You guys were busy this weekend! Kepe up the good work!
Thanks! We want it done asap, so we can move in. 
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| Posted 7/24/07 11:07 AM |
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ali120206
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
I can't see how people lived like that!
It looks great, keep up the good work!
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| Posted 7/24/07 1:37 PM |
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JldDolphin
Member since 1/07 6929 total posts
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Jen
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Re: Our Weekend Projects
Posted by ali120206
I can't see how people lived like that!
It looks great, keep up the good work!
We couldn't believe it either, but I have a lot of vision for this house and so does my DH, so that is why we bought it. It will take a couple of years for us to finish all the projects we want to do, but it will be the way we want it in a couple of years.
Thanks for the positive feed back everyone!
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| Posted 7/24/07 2:27 PM |
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Wow!! You were so productive!!! Great Job!
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