r/Assistance • u/EveryoneIsPoorInWV REGISTERED • Nov 07 '24
THANK YOU Immense thank you for the blessings bestowed
I know when people post updates, there's this immense feeling of tears, joy, hugs and happiness so I wanted to share my success too! It's hard to really visualize the situation of some folks but here's some photos of the things I've done this week. Yes.... I know it looks bad... because, well, it is and was. The shower is awful and I can now scrub it with the cleaning supply blessings, the curtain rod isn't a shower curtain rod, but I have a shower curtain and hooks now so that's a win.
The couch futon isn't a real bed, but it's got another blanket on it to keep us a bit warmer while we make this place our own (me and one chubby orange cat). The sink now has a microwave that I got on fb marketplace and I can wash my dishes with real dish soap and not a $0.49 random bargain bin special and unclog any issues.
The door... well kitty has been scratching, but I did get a freebie paint sample from Lowes so I plan to paint over that.... but the foam filled the gaps so at least I'm warmer and can think about how to better the place instead of how to bundle up and not catch drafts. The blinds covered the cracked window and the window kits helped so much with the cracked window issue. So for me... it's been a blessing and a win!
Plus the extra things several people tacked on were such a true and amazing blessing. The things I won't have to worry about for a little bit will hopefully help me get some mops, brooms, scrubbers, buckets, and paint to make this place a little less drab. It's a garage.... that was a car garage for years and then a shower was installed, then they put in a sink, then a fridge. So it's clearly a garage.... but hey, it's a slightly warmer, more homey feeling garage now. And I can now tell exactly what the temperature is so I don't have it too cold, pipes aren't at risk, and I can kind of monitor the baseboard heat situation our first full winter here.
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u/aidiehd3 REGISTERED Nov 08 '24
Ok but…where’s the obligatory cat tax???
Just teasing! So happy for you! Awesome upgrades! Love that you’ll be warmer over the winter! ❤️
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u/EveryoneIsPoorInWV REGISTERED Nov 08 '24
Someone mentioned how bad the shower and door look.... but deleted the comment. I definitely know -- but in my heart, a really grimy shower that I can now clean, and a banged up door that has a deadbolt sure beat either being in my '98 car, or in my great-grandmother's abandoned house without electricity.
And for now, I'm okay with it. I can spend time scrubbing and maybe using concrete paint or something on the shower floor. Someone sent me a tube of DAP silicon which is awesome! And as I keep working in my new role, I can chip away at little upgrades like scrubbers, mops, etc. (I've been using wash cloths and hot water but it works!)
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u/Original_Reveal_3328 Nov 11 '24
Ignore the naysayers and trolls. If they’ve nothing better to do with their time than criticize others then Who cares how it might look now? You’ll get to where you want it to be in good time. I can hear your excitement in this post😊
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u/EveryoneIsPoorInWV REGISTERED Nov 11 '24
Hey, I get it! Part of me realizes I used to be "better off" in some regards when it came to my paychecks... in that I could afford to go buy food. But I had to work extra hard to gather wood, find coal (would often walk the railroad with buckets), and start fires for heat. Now, I'm a lot more strapped for cash, I go to the pantry, and the place I live in is a bit ratty.. but it's dry, I have electricity, I can heat food quickly, and although it's almost 30 years old now... I have a car that runs. I suppose my biggest fears are utilities getting cut off, my car not running, or a big storm but it's a balancing act. I actually have health insurance and going into next year after Jan 1st, we'll have better dental options! Scary -- but I am trying to start putting $10 a paycheck into a jar to pay copays so I can get my first dental exam in years!
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u/ksgrl74 REGISTERED Nov 08 '24
Good old baking soda and water will get all that dirt out of the shower base. Make a paste of it and use a scrub brush. It is so cheap and one of the best cleaning tips for soapscum and dirt!
I’m so happy for having your assistance being fulfilled. It really warms my heart to know so many good people are out here in the world!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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u/EveryoneIsPoorInWV REGISTERED Nov 08 '24
I wish it were just dirt. It was a concrete/foundation pour that was painted over so a lot of it is just exposed concrete gray bleeding through. Now... around the base/fixture/whatever the seams are called -- that does need some good ole elbow grease and a fresh silicon seal :) Will do my best to scrubbie it and make it a little less awful to look at.
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u/ksgrl74 REGISTERED Nov 09 '24
In that case, remove all of the old seal, clean the area with rubbing alcohol. Make sure it’s dry and then recaulk. I’m a single woman who loves DIY and have updated my 2 bathrooms. Doing it the right way will prevent the new stuff from failing. Since you’re on Reddit, you might subscribe to a home maintenance thread to ask advice. Also, wear rubber gloves when caulking and use a soapy water mix, dip your finger in it and run it along the bead of caulk for a nice, smooth line.
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u/EveryoneIsPoorInWV REGISTERED Nov 09 '24
Thank you! I actually joined the mobile home remodel one :) Seems the folks over there have seen some things... and some stuff!
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u/57petra89 Nov 10 '24
So impressed by your positive attitude and for getting right to work upgrading your place ! You got this . 🌟 Kudos and the best to you .
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u/EveryoneIsPoorInWV REGISTERED Nov 11 '24
Thank you! I am really trying. Maybe sometime next year when things level out, I can save up for some copays to get some basic things. Mainly being a dental exam. Insurance pays for the cleaning, but the exam and work is 80/20. Guess I'll find out. I'm trying to stash back $10 a paycheck. The max on dental is $1800 the first year which I guarantee I need.... if not more. One of the ladies at work told me about a place will put you on a payment plan if you have insurance since I guess they get 80% up front and sometimes they'll reduce it if you pay the 20% in cash. I don't know how all that works, but if it helps me get a few things fixed this year coming, I'm in!
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u/Original_Reveal_3328 Nov 11 '24
Congratulations! Thank you for such an uplifting post. I’m glad you’ve found a place where you’re happy. It can be difficult at times. When we got our house 40 some years ago I started a to do list and I’d cross them out as I got them done. Well when to do page reached four full pages with less than a dozen checked off as done. It become kind of depressing so I threw away the list and do things as I’m able and can afford it. Don’t apologize for what it might need. Trumpet to the world that you’re happy. 😊
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u/EveryoneIsPoorInWV REGISTERED Nov 11 '24
I'm coming up on my two days off this week and it's almost winter break from school and my friend from work has offered to come over and help me bag up some old junk (there was some leave behind stuff here from a tenant 10+ years ago) and paint the trim and corner rounds etc. Hopefully she's able to. I can't be too upset if she backs out... She asked, I accepted, but I get what a slog it is to commit to someone else on your precious day off.
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u/Original_Reveal_3328 Nov 11 '24
I’m very impressed by what you’ve accomplished as well as your positive attitude. You’ve reminded me of a lesson I often forget. If I can’t find something positive to say I’ll be quiet. But seriously well done!
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u/EveryoneIsPoorInWV REGISTERED Nov 11 '24
Hey -- there are definitely days I take a moment and let the emotions wash over me before chugging on. I keep photos of my grandparents and uncle hanging up and it's one of the few things on my walls here. Things that keep me going.
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u/Original_Reveal_3328 Nov 11 '24
Well said my friend and I’d wager relevant to all who read your post.
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u/Confusedaseverstill REGISTERED Nov 07 '24
I'm so happy for you! 💜