We have hit a little hill that needs to be climbed in roller coaster ride.
Perhaps one of you has said to us on occasion, "If there is anything I/we can do to help, let us know." Usually, there has not been anything we could think of that we need help with. Well, now there is. No, no word on the insurance yet, so no transplant news. What we need help with is a forced remodel of sorts.
You see, the previous owners of our home did not install the toilet in the main bathroom correctly. Over time, it has leaked under the tile that was also not installed properly. The tiles under and around the toilet have lifted up enough to cause cracks in the grout and mold to grow up (We had mold mushrooms at one point). We have tried to fix it, but I think we are beyond the point of fixing and need to rip the tile and flooring underneath up, along with a new toilet, and pipes for the sink (as that leaks as well).
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| (Not our bathroom, but this is what the mushrooms looked like) |
Here is were we need the help. Lot is still not able to go to work, so we have no income, and Lot is under a weight restriction for a few more months (no more than 15-20 pounds). We have a little money that we can use for this project, but if anyone is able to help us with the demo and reconstruction, that is another area we could use help. We just want to get the floor as level as we can and put linoleum down to avoid the grout chipping away that we will get with tile. We also need help with this because neither one of us as any clue as how to go about doing all of this the right way.
If there is anyone out there that has connections for a plumber or home improvement store, please let us know. We need to get this taken care of as soon as we can. Konnor has begun to crawl and is very curious about things and puts just about everything that will fit, into his mouth. We need a safe, non-toxic environment for the kids as well as for Lot.
So, there you have it, a way to help us if you want and/or are able to.
Brett says he can help with the construction part, but he hates linoleum and has no idea how to install it. :) He did offer to do tile, should you change your mind. But he's getting pretty dang good at replacing nasty rotted floors, and you can be pretty sure he, of all people, would build you a strong floor. ;)
ReplyDeleteI will talk to my brothers and my dad to see what they can do to help, or if they know of anyone who can. My dad and brothers have been in construction and have either helped build their house, or did reconstruction/remodeling in thier homes. They are very good and very picky with having everything look good and being in good quality as well. With the flooring, I know you can get it at Lowes at a very good price, and have a good selection to chose from.
ReplyDeleteMy brother has an extra toilet.
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