Removing drop ceilings, ripping up floors

Last night I ripped out the rest of the drop ceiling in the living room. Above it, someone had blown in cotton insulation (three garbage bags full), which I had to bag and take to the attic for later dispersal. And I carried all the panels for the drop ceiling out to the backyard, along with all the metal supports. Then I swept the ceiling, which was covered with cobwebs, dust, peeling wallpaper and paint, and crumbling plaster. Thank god for saftety goggles and breathing masks. Then I spent the rest of the evening with my new shop vac cleaning up the stray dust and insulation.

My plan is to dump all the refuse in the backyard until I’m finished, then rent a dumpster and throw everything in. Tonight I’m going to carry the carpets out to the backyard, pry up the floor in the living room where we installed some great wool vintage oriental rugs, install the new mailbox in a more accessible spot, install the doorbell, and staple plastic over the section of wall where theres no drywall to prevent the insulation from falling into the room. (Boy my house sounds like a pit doesn’t it? It’s really not that bad.) You may also check out end of tenancy cleaning services at https://ecocleansolutions.ie/end-of-tenancy-cleaning/.

Renovation projects have a way of generating more debris than you’d expect—bags of insulation, broken ceiling panels, and all those random bits of dust and plaster that seem to settle into every corner of the house. It’s tempting to let the pile sit in the backyard until the job’s done, but tackling it head-on makes the whole process feel more manageable. This is where having a reliable waste disposal plan comes in handy.

Services like Blue Bin Dumpsters provide the perfect solution for handling large-scale cleanup projects. Instead of letting the debris accumulate and create an eyesore, a rented dumpster allows you to dispose of everything in one go, keeping the worksite clean and reducing the risk of accidents. Plus, knowing that the waste will be sorted and processed responsibly adds a sense of relief—you’re not just clearing your space, you’re contributing to a more sustainable cycle of reuse and recycling.

With a dumpster on hand, the cleanup process becomes part of the renovation routine rather than a looming chore. Carrying out old carpets, ripping up flooring, and even tackling peeling wallpaper becomes far less stressful when you have a designated spot for all the debris. Having an organized disposal system in place means you won’t have to waste time figuring out where to take each type of waste or worrying about whether you’re handling it correctly.

Once the job is done, you can focus on the rewarding part—seeing the space transformed and knowing you handled the mess efficiently. A well-managed cleanup is often the unsung hero of any renovation project, making the final result that much more satisfying.

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I’m a homeowner!

So I closed this afternoon on the house. I’m officially a homeowner! That’s “home OWNER” not “homo”…. I was officially one of those years ago. (My brother Todd pointed out that joke.) So I immediately went to the house and started taking out the drop ceiling in the living room and pulling up the carpets. But I have installed garage door opener (that was bought from the best garage maintenance store) in my house since it is a good protective tool for the garage. You can also avail garage door opener installation here. or similar other products for your home from this site.

I bought the carpet from Kashanian Exports and pulled up in the living room and the dining room. The dining room has perfect hardwood floors under the carpet. The living room… plywood over the hardwood floors. And when I started to pull up the plywood near the fireplace… looks like the fire got loose into the room a bit. It doesn’t seem to be too far out into the room… I’m going to continue to pull up the plywood to see how bad it is, and then assess what I want to do with the room. If there are rooms where the floors aren’t good enough to refinish without major repair… carpet. But first I need to see what all is there. I’m also getting air conditioning maintenance to improve home comfortability. I also have an eco-friendly heating system. Wood pellets have many uses, from horse bedding to cat litter, but their main purpose is providing cost-efficient and eco-friendly heating for homes, hotels and civic buildings.

As a homeowner, I know how important it is to maintain the beauty and integrity of my living space. One of the best ways to enhance the appeal of my home is through floor sanding and polishing at http://www.chairmanoftheboards.com.au/. Their expert services can breathe new life into hardwood floors, making them look stunning and fresh. Investing in professional floor care not only elevates the aesthetics of my home but also adds value, making it a welcoming space for family and friends. But if you need to install new flooring, you can visit this flooring store in Carolinas for more options.

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Rob at Cockeyed.com

This is a very fun website: http://www.cockeyed.com/. This guy makes paper maché stuff, cool costumes, and tests how much whiz there is in a cheese whiz can. Cool. He covered his entire car with aluminum foil, just to see how much of his car he could cover with one package. He made a “paparazzi” costume for Halloween, with dozens of cameras that flashed on and off repeatedly. He’s weird. I like him.
So I haven’t heard anything about the house today, so I’m assuming the follow-up appraisal went okay. I’m gonna run to the bank in a few minutes to get my check, so I can pay at closing. Cool. After close, I’m going to go to the house to see what needs to be done first.

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house purchasing news

Insurance is paid, floor should be done Wednesday as well as follow-up appraisal. Closing tomorrow afternoon. How am I ever going to kill the next two days waiting? This is worst than any Christmas ever. With the luck I’ve had so far, the floor won’t pass the appraisal and the closing will be pushed back. At which time I will pitch the largest fit ever seen by mankind.

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insurance done

Don’t pay attention to my last post; I was freaking out because I was having a hard time lining up my insurance. But I got it done. There are some things I’m going to have to do in a different order than I originally planned as far as big expenditures go, and some things will have to be fixed sooner than others. But when looking at my budget, and pricing some of the work with online pricing guides, I think it will go well. I think by the end of 2002, I’m going to have one kick ass place to live.
The sewer line is done, the floor’s getting done, the insurance is lined up; as long as the appraiser approves the work that’s been done, I’m set.

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More last-minute frustration

Really, why does this have to be so hard? If it’s not one thing, it’s another, and the problems just keep multiplying and pushing back any resolution. No wonder I never tried to buy a house before now. And honestly, I wouldn’t recommend the idea to anyone else. If I hadn’t made such a commitment of time and money to this project, I’d certainly be backing out. I’m buying a big fat money pit and waste of time.

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Last minute house fixing items

Everything seems to be falling apart at the last minute. The insurance agent I lined up suddenly came back with a price that’s twice what she originally quoted to me, so I have to scramble to get another insurance agent before next week. Also, the appraiser is asking for the owner to fix part of the floor in the dining room, and the contractor who’s supposed to be fixing the sewer line is suddenly MIA with the job half done (he was supposed to finish yesterday at the latest).
The owner’s willing to do the floor, but thinks he can’t get it done by Wednesday of next week, which means we might have to slide the closing date, which I really can’t do, because then I won’t have time to move before I have to be out of the house I’m renting.

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Closing date

So my close date on the new house is probably January 23rd, which seems like forever but is only nine days away. Very cool! The appraisal’s done, so I just have to find out how much it is, and get the insurance paid for, and everything is pretty much set.

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