Think I'll sit down here for a bit... (2)

[LilLamb219]

That's great that she's making some neighborhood friends!! Don't forget to set healthy boundaries for these new friends as sometimes it can get out of hand with little girls banging on the door at all hours...or just walking in unannounced!

We didn't let our daughter play in the front yard until about 2nd or 3rd grade. I just never felt comfortable about it and we have a fenced in back yard with a swing set, so that was always the best place for playing anyway. Her best friend until Kindergarten was a boy next door her age, so that was VERY convenient!

We've been rather isolationist, and don't like her playing out in the front yard, so she knows a few neighbors, but not many. When we went for a walk on Saturday, we stopped by a house that had a little girl Gem's age playing outside. We've waved at her before but didn't know her. Before I knew it, the girls were playing in the backyard together. Her family is Hispanic, so there was a bit of a language barrier, but I was able to ask if Gem could stay here and play a while, and to point out where we lived (three houses down on the right). So she had some play time and made a new friend. Then after church on Sunday she wanted to ask another friend on the other side to come play, so I walked out with her and watched her cross the street and go to their door. Soon, we had Desiree over playing in our backyard with Gem. It was a first, on both counts (her playing at Daniella's and Desiree coming over to play). Before this we did "play dates" that were set up ahead of time.

 

[LilLamb219]

I've never heard of anyone using any of them (edited to say locally, even though I've seen the ads for those things).

Our refinishing is costing $400.

But we had another company come in and tear out the old shower doors and tub surround and the tub surround has been replaced along with all the new plumbing parts and the new shower doors will go on once the tub has dried in a few days. But this company is outrageously expensive for their work...but I trust them and they are meticulous!

Does anyonehere know anything about those bath tub re-fits, like Bathfitter or Re-bath or any of those, where they come in and basically put a bath tub shell over your existing tub and install new surround?

The tub here in the parsonage is absolutely gross and I can't get it clean. The church can't afford to re-do the bathroom here and neither can I. I was just wondering if those re-fits were expensive and even worth it.

 

[seajoy]

Does anyonehere know anything about those bath tub re-fits, like Bathfitter or Re-bath or any of those, where they come in and basically put a bath tub shell over your existing tub and install new surround?

The tub here in the parsonage is absolutely gross and I can't get it clean. The church can't afford to re-do the bathroom here and neither can I. I was just wondering if those re-fits were expensive and even worth it.

I have a friend who just painted her shower floor, that was in the same yucky shape. Just could not get it clean.

I was at her home a couple weeks ago, and it looks like a brand new shower!

I'll email her and find out what kind of paint she bought. I guess they have certain kinds for this type of thing.

 

[DaRev]

I have a friend who just painted her shower floor, that was in the same yucky shape. Just could not get it clean.

I was at her home a couple weeks ago, and it looks like a brand new shower!

I'll email her and find out what kind of paint she bought. I guess they have certain kinds for this type of thing.

The tub is a bit of an issue, but I have stuff to clean it. The real issue is the ceramic tile. The mildew has become imbedded in the caulking and grout and it won't come clean. It's disgusting! But I can't paint that. I would either have to replace it, which I don't want to do, or go over top of it with something.

One time my mother used Contact paper to go over a tub surround that had become cracked and modeled, and it lasted in that tub for years. I don't think that would work over tile, though. It would look tacky.

 

[LilLamb219]

Real tile? Is the tile in good shape?

You can always remove the grout in between the tiles and regrout! I did that with my dad over at the house they bought last year and now the bathroom looks wonderful! It takes a while to do, but it's super easy!

 

[seajoy]

The tub is a bit of an issue, but I have stuff to clean it. The real issue is the ceramic tile. The mildew has become imbedded in the caulking and grout and it won't come clean. It's disgusting! But I can't paint that. I would either have to replace it, which I don't want to do, or go over top of it with something.

One time my mother used Contact paper to go over a tub surround that had become cracked and modeled, and it lasted in that tub for years. I don't think that would work over tile, though. It would look tacky.

Sorry Rev...it needs new grout! Maybe it's not too hard to do....ask at the hardware store.

 

[LilLamb219]

OOooooh Jinx! We posted at the same time LOL

 

[seajoy]

OOooooh Jinx! We posted at the same time LOL

silly Lambie!

 

[KimLCMS]

Real tile? Is the tile in good shape?

You can always remove the grout in between the tiles and regrout! I did that with my dad over at the house they bought last year and now the bathroom looks wonderful! It takes a while to do, but it's super easy!

Re-grouting and putting down new caulking isn't a bad job. The hardwear store should be able to give you a pamphlet on how to do it. Caulking is really easy. Just scrape it out with a box cutter and a putty knife and apply the new stuff.

 

[seajoy]

Sorry Rev...it needs new grout! Maybe it's not too hard to do....ask at the hardware store.

Rev,

My friend emailed me back, and the paint they used for the shower cost about $20. They got it at Menards (don't know if you have that where you are). Anyway, she said the fumes were horrible, so you would need protective gear, and fans, and open the windows.

But it looks beautiful, and is holding up just fine. Perhaps you could paint over the tile with this stuff.....my sister in law did that in her kitchen, and it turned out fine.

 

[Studeclunker]

Revrand, have the tile re-grouted. A good tile man should be able to do the job for a very reasonable price if you aren't willing to do so. There is no good reason to yank out a tiled tub surround if it isn't coming apart. Yes, the grout can get nasty when it isn't properly cared for. Have you or any of the previous tennants sealed this tile? Yes, it wants doing every few years. This is the secret to keeping the mould and mildew out of the grout. Is yours a porcelian tub? For far less than having the whole thing re-done the tub can be resurfaced and the tile re-grouted and sealed. Anyone who tells you the whole thing needs removing is trying to sell you something.

Check with your parisioners. There might be a tiler lurking about.

 

[Studeclunker]

About playdates and children hanging on the bell all day...

My wife and I always had an 'open gate policy' when it came to our children's friends. Yes, it was rather a bit of a surprise to come into the living room and occasionally see a strange child watching the tele. But the kids had a lot of fun. We had a large place for the most part. I rather loved having the young people coming and going. It was a lot of fun.

We had a fenced front yard up till our last house. That one was only twenty feet from the sidewalk, and there wasn't much room for play space (what with the roses and herbacious plantings). So the children played in the back yard and what they called the back-back yard (the property was cross-fenced).

 

[Flipper]

There is an epoxy type grout out now that doesn't have to be sealed - once it dries, it's waterproof, and still looks like regular grout. It's a little more expensive, but if you don't want to worry about messing with the sealing, it might be worth it. Also, you won't need as much for a shower enclosure than, say, an entire kitchen, so you won't need a whole lot of it (and it comes in smaller containers anyway).

 

[DaRev]

The tub really isn't an issue. The tile grout and caulking is absolutely horrid. And if I waited for someone in the church to do it, I'd probably be at another church before they got to it anyway. If I suggested that I hire someone to do it the council would just say "Oh the trustees can do it." I'd be better off just paying for it myself and writing it off as a donation to the church.

 

[ctay]

How do you handle rude people at church?

 

[DaRev]

How do you handle rude people at church?

Smile and say "Jesus loves you."
It's hard to do sometimes, though.

 

[seajoy]

The tile grout and caulking is absolutely horrid. And if I waited for someone in the church to do it, I'd probably be at another church before they got to it anyway. If I suggested that I hire someone to do it the council would just say "Oh the trustees can do it." I'd be better off just paying for it myself and writing it off as a donation to the church.

When my husband was a trustee, he did make sure all that stuff got done at the parsonage. The pastors were always so appreciative. I just don't understand not taking care of church property...it does not make sense, and also...why is it your responsibility to pay for fixing things?...that is not right.

 

[DaRev]

When my husband was a trustee, he did make sure all that stuff got done at the parsonage. The pastors were always so appreciative. I just don't understand not taking care of church property...it does not make sense, and also...why is it your responsibility to pay for fixing things?...that is not right.

The treasury is low, and if I want it done...

 

[seajoy]

The treasury is low, and if I want it done...

Even if the treasury is low...grout or paint is not expensive. It will cost way more in the long run when things aren't kept up...that's all. I guess this is the sermon I get from my Mr. Fixit hubby anyway!

 

[ctay]

Even if the treasury is low...grout or paint is not expensive. It will cost way more in the long run when things aren't kept up...that's all. I guess this is the sermon I get from my Mr. Fixit hubby anyway!

Usually hubby gets this sermon from me. LOL