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it is a word cause I just used it. Don't make me get one of my English major friends to make it super legit.
So Karon has been here with me now for a few days and we started in on some much needed home improvements. I really wish I had involved Matt in the start, middle or end of this project but I muscled through and have been doing it all myself. Go me. We decided to get rid of the skanky half-assed not so installed roll linoleum dad had put into my bathroom and replaced it with these nifty vinyl tiles they sell at hardware stores that are self adhesive and pretty kick ass. the trick of this of course is that really you have to let the adhesive cure for at least a good day...probably two in order to make sure it stays put rather than coming loose. So I started work last night after we'd both taken showers and am almost done now. The main thing that has been slowing me down of course is measuring and cutting the tiles to tetris together into a neat and finished looking floor. Things to know for the future, I need a metal straight edge for cutting along, some kind of jig that would let me anchor it in place with c-clamps would also rock cause I've managed to mess up a couple of simple cuts cause I couldn't hold the straight edge I was using and the tile under it completely still while cutting. Also I need to go find some grout or caulk to seal the edges along the tub and toilet. I also need to find out if theres some kind of sealant I need to apply to this afterwards to make it completely waterproof or if I'm supposed to cross my fingers and home that the seams are flush enough to hold out water(I know they aren't).
Ash and Dinah are fighting a bit. They seem to be calming down after a few days, but Dinah apparently had gotten used to being an only child again and now that Ash is back she is a bit miffed that we brought the stinky boy cat to her home. Ash isn't doing anything in response to Dinah hissing and growling which is good seeing as he still has her claws. He has even been so good as to try and offer big sis toys on a few occasions as peace offerings. So far this has only gotten him hissed at for getting too close, but we have hopes.
Oh well back to the tile pits. I have a floor to finish.
So Karon has been here with me now for a few days and we started in on some much needed home improvements. I really wish I had involved Matt in the start, middle or end of this project but I muscled through and have been doing it all myself. Go me. We decided to get rid of the skanky half-assed not so installed roll linoleum dad had put into my bathroom and replaced it with these nifty vinyl tiles they sell at hardware stores that are self adhesive and pretty kick ass. the trick of this of course is that really you have to let the adhesive cure for at least a good day...probably two in order to make sure it stays put rather than coming loose. So I started work last night after we'd both taken showers and am almost done now. The main thing that has been slowing me down of course is measuring and cutting the tiles to tetris together into a neat and finished looking floor. Things to know for the future, I need a metal straight edge for cutting along, some kind of jig that would let me anchor it in place with c-clamps would also rock cause I've managed to mess up a couple of simple cuts cause I couldn't hold the straight edge I was using and the tile under it completely still while cutting. Also I need to go find some grout or caulk to seal the edges along the tub and toilet. I also need to find out if theres some kind of sealant I need to apply to this afterwards to make it completely waterproof or if I'm supposed to cross my fingers and home that the seams are flush enough to hold out water(I know they aren't).
Ash and Dinah are fighting a bit. They seem to be calming down after a few days, but Dinah apparently had gotten used to being an only child again and now that Ash is back she is a bit miffed that we brought the stinky boy cat to her home. Ash isn't doing anything in response to Dinah hissing and growling which is good seeing as he still has her claws. He has even been so good as to try and offer big sis toys on a few occasions as peace offerings. So far this has only gotten him hissed at for getting too close, but we have hopes.
Oh well back to the tile pits. I have a floor to finish.
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I don't know where my phone is at the moment other than in my room as that is where I heard the dying beep of it's battery giving out. So calling me probably won't be effective. Just come by sometime after 5 and you should be safe.
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