Sewing Room
07-27-2010, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CAKELSEY
I want to thank you all for your advice. I knew you all would come through for me. If you could see this place you would not be jealous. It is a lot of work. It had been used for a rent house for the last 7 years. The last one was a heavy smoker so I'm scrubbing walls and ceilings to paint....not a spot in the kitchen without a grease spot. If I can pull this off I will post pictures but it will take time. I've been scrubbing for nearly a month now. Hard on the old arms and shoulders. Thanks again
07-27-2010, 07:01 PM
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Just curious, how do you claim your second house for tax purposes? Your first one would be homestead, can you say the second one is a hobby house or vacation home? Not being noisy , just thought about doing this too. But didn't want to struggle with the tax laws.
07-27-2010, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by angelwatcher
How exciting, I would love to buy the house next door to us and call it the "Craft House" My husband thinks our present home is already the "Craft House!!!" LOL
One question, has the electrical been updated? We have a late 1930's home, that fortunately had been updated in the 70's. You might want check that out and install a higher amperage for your irons and sewing machines so you don't blow a fuse. My DH put higher amp circuits in my sewing room, which is a remodeled attic to accomodate my sewing stuff and a separate circuit for the window air conditioner unit. Enjoy your space!!
One question, has the electrical been updated? We have a late 1930's home, that fortunately had been updated in the 70's. You might want check that out and install a higher amperage for your irons and sewing machines so you don't blow a fuse. My DH put higher amp circuits in my sewing room, which is a remodeled attic to accomodate my sewing stuff and a separate circuit for the window air conditioner unit. Enjoy your space!!
07-27-2010, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Elizabeth "Liz"
Originally Posted by CAKELSEY
I want to thank you all for your advice. I knew you all would come through for me. If you could see this place you would not be jealous. It is a lot of work. It had been used for a rent house for the last 7 years. The last one was a heavy smoker so I'm scrubbing walls and ceilings to paint....not a spot in the kitchen without a grease spot. If I can pull this off I will post pictures but it will take time. I've been scrubbing for nearly a month now. Hard on the old arms and shoulders. Thanks again
07-27-2010, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by PurplePassion
Just curious, how do you claim your second house for tax purposes? Your first one would be homestead, can you say the second one is a hobby house or vacation home? Not being noisy , just thought about doing this too. But didn't want to struggle with the tax laws.
07-27-2010, 07:19 PM
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Oh my.. Looking at the pictures of your 'clean' spots, it does look like you have a LOT of work ahead... One day at a time, on part at a time.. You'll love it once it's done, and you'll always know what's going on over there now. I'm sure you'll enjoy it more than you can even guess.. You just need to order some 'elbow grease' from someplace!
07-27-2010, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Judie
Oh my.. Looking at the pictures of your 'clean' spots, it does look like you have a LOT of work ahead... One day at a time, on part at a time.. You'll love it once it's done, and you'll always know what's going on over there now. I'm sure you'll enjoy it more than you can even guess.. You just need to order some 'elbow grease' from someplace!
07-28-2010, 03:49 AM
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to help get rid of the smoke,use a mist bottle with vinegar water, As far as the window unit and gas heater goes. I grew up with these and my DM was a quilter and I still use some quilts of hers that were made in the 40s.
07-28-2010, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by jolo
to help get rid of the smoke,use a mist bottle with vinegar water, As far as the window unit and gas heater goes. I grew up with these and my DM was a quilter and I still use some quilts of hers that were made in the 40s.
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