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In article <elec7v$8ss_004@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
jmfbahciv@xxxxxxx says...
> In article <MPG.1fe3529183897338989dc2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> krw <krw@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
<snip>
> > I mentioned before
> >that we're bailing out of NE (taxes). The carpet is 20YO (original
> >contractor's special) and in pretty poor condition, even though we
> >don't wear shoes in the house. Instead of offering a "carpet
> >allowance" in the price, I decided to just do it. It makes
> >painting much easier too.
>
> That's true. I'll bet your painting rate is higher than mine.
> I manage to do about 4sq.ft. at a time. Then rest for three days.
Once I get started I can go pretty fast (but the Usenet is more
fun;). Years ago I bought professional tools (extensions, rollers,
etc.) which help a lot.
> What do you do with the old carpet? My mother's been cutting
> up some old stuff and using them as throw rugs.
Take it to the dump. I cut it into 2' strips, roll it up, and tie
it off with duct tape. I leave a "handle" of duct tape so I can
grab four or five strips to carry out to my truck. I rented a
storage unit so I'm putting it in there until I get it all up.
Then I'll borrow a large truck from a friend to take it to a
transfer station that charges by the ton ($110 - $35 minimum)
rather than the local one ($45/cu.yd.).
--
Keith
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