tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post9174002360839691830..comments2024-03-08T18:05:09.593-06:00Comments on Nancy's Daily Dish: Warning: Graphic Images, Viewer Discretion AdvisedNancy's Daily Dishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10644639469128423132noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-31920822273525770492011-09-20T23:30:21.977-05:002011-09-20T23:30:21.977-05:00It's amazing how humen beings live worse then ...It's amazing how humen beings live worse then animals! Sick! These people need to be shot, yuck and a half. Your tranformation is fantastically beautiful!Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026880888387782724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-15564817102216328822011-05-27T09:02:19.584-05:002011-05-27T09:02:19.584-05:00OK, does this landlord have a clue as to how lucky...OK, does this landlord have a clue as to how lucky he is that YOU are renting this house???? Anyone else would have walked, change that to ran, away. But I know that you and your wonderful family will have this home looking amazing in no time at all. <br /><br />In the meantime I wish I could send some help your way!<br /><br />- The TablescaperThe Tablescaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046015889036397874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-2255167806200516602011-05-26T20:46:12.457-05:002011-05-26T20:46:12.457-05:00Wow! You do have a lot of work ahead of you. But...Wow! You do have a lot of work ahead of you. But, it will be nice once it's all done. I have to admit, when we first moved in our home it was just about as bad... including the toilets! The man that lived here actually rebuilt engines in the master bedroom! No lie! Craziness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-26531912752998958342011-05-23T10:34:23.631-05:002011-05-23T10:34:23.631-05:00I am so impressed! You are one brave woman! Can&...I am so impressed! You are one brave woman! Can't wait to see your "after" pictures! Just be careful with any mold! Hope you guys are wearing masks! :)<br />Good Luck!!!!<br />MarthaMarthahttp://authentica-itsaboutbeingreal.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-47981596412322168222011-05-20T19:22:16.911-05:002011-05-20T19:22:16.911-05:00I know I've already read this post, so I'm...I know I've already read this post, so I'm back for another nightmare. Actually, since you haven't posted since this, I'm rather nervous that you and your family have been knocked unconscious by the extreme filth fumes from this place!<br /><br />I hope you are all OK and that progress is being made. You are one brave lady!<br />Blessings to your cleaning crew... CassCass @ That Old Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173199705431319322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-37488104489046779942011-05-20T01:41:39.301-05:002011-05-20T01:41:39.301-05:00Omg Nanc !!! I laughed so hard as I could just hea...Omg Nanc !!! I laughed so hard as I could just hear your voice narrating this story...This is Lisa in Henryetta and I just found you on Etsy.. You will have this place fit for a Magazine in no time ! I know it is overwhelming but WHAT A BEFORE AND AFTER PROJECT ! Our new home was hit by a tornado last Year, (May 10th to be exact) and due to the Insurance company battle mold set in and it had to be ripped out so I feel for you guys ! We hadn't even moved in yet, we were about 60 days away from moving in and now we are there again..Lol...Tell Shawn I said Hi ! My new email is luvabull66@yahoo.com .. xxooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-25304656663346581972011-05-17T22:03:39.824-05:002011-05-17T22:03:39.824-05:00That's incredible. Wow. Great attitude you hav...That's incredible. Wow. Great attitude you have. :-) You'll need to laugh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-19573865727107481932011-05-12T08:31:16.848-05:002011-05-12T08:31:16.848-05:00Wow. I know you are going to do great things with...Wow. I know you are going to do great things with that space and I will be watching you from this side of the computer the whole time! Cheering you on! Seriously, I do think that great room could be really great. I know you will undercover the beauty! M.Interior Design Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741333608826413926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-1730685563788534022011-05-05T19:30:51.911-05:002011-05-05T19:30:51.911-05:00I can smell the stink through my computer screen.
...I can smell the stink through my computer screen.<br />I bought a condo from a drug addict which was just about as filthy as your house. With lots of work, lots of breathing masks, and new appliances, we eventually moved in, lived in a really cute condo for 2 years, then more than doubled our money when we moved to a new city.<br />Best wishes on turning this filthy place into a home. We look forward to progress photos.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08701461937881908029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-30925480971568577962011-05-05T14:04:33.279-05:002011-05-05T14:04:33.279-05:00You haven't posted for awhile. Are you okay??...You haven't posted for awhile. Are you okay???mudderbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04537045078065798116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-19081544957218801512011-05-02T12:14:45.471-05:002011-05-02T12:14:45.471-05:00This is disgusting! I hope evething is coming alo...This is disgusting! I hope evething is coming along pretty girl! I can see this is a lot of work! You're going to make it look amazing, you have such wonderful taste and a good sense of what to do and how to! Wishing you the best with your new project. Can't wait to see it all finishes!<br />Hugs<br />FABBYFABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-72216164719472245112011-04-26T16:30:46.673-05:002011-04-26T16:30:46.673-05:00Oh my, that house has wonderful potential. I'...Oh my, that house has wonderful potential. I'm so glad you can see through the mess. It's going to look amazing with your wonderful sense of style. I can't wait to see the new pictures!<br /><br />You had me laughing all the way through!! I just love your humor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-25194885602321828882011-04-21T13:26:44.487-05:002011-04-21T13:26:44.487-05:00that's pretty typical when you buy a foreclosu...that's pretty typical when you buy a foreclosure. Word of advice. Stop yourself now from seeing how terrible everything is. Our house was abused in the way that mahogany floors were painted or ripped out for linoleum. Glitter in paint on trim that is 100's of years old and was in good condition. But, long story short you never would have kept that carpet in that house even if in great condition. So just htink of it that way each time. Otherwise you will start to get depressed. Get excited that you are being green. You are taking a dirty house and turning into home and making it better than it ever was even when brand new probably. I can't wait to watch and see what you do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-21383700869785921532011-04-21T13:08:53.922-05:002011-04-21T13:08:53.922-05:00I've been thinking about you. I hope everythi...I've been thinking about you. I hope everything is working out. I wish we could all come help.<br /><br />We are missing you on Pink Saturdays.♥Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535622044396271722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-69411560564584547442011-04-20T15:45:28.631-05:002011-04-20T15:45:28.631-05:00one word: WHY????????????????
:)one word: WHY????????????????<br /><br />:)Tracy Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265543731790270121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-53881111276325755632011-04-20T08:48:10.586-05:002011-04-20T08:48:10.586-05:00Nancy, I thought you were gonna say that the neigh...Nancy, I thought you were gonna say that the neighbors claim a drug operation was in there!! No way for kids to be dropped off there and I feel for the kids that lived there. Girl, I hope ya'll have held hands and prayed for God's blessing on the property that you are "taking back" for the Lord. <br />If anyone can resurrect her, Nancy...it will be you and your lovely family!! blessings to ya.Denise Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384785194978114337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-19361670938456960112011-04-20T07:08:37.254-05:002011-04-20T07:08:37.254-05:00Just just say this is not the kind of "shabby...Just just say this is not the kind of "shabby" Rachel Ashwell had in mind. :) Lots of elbow grease needed here and I am looking forward to the <br />"after". :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-33230221710955304092011-04-19T16:01:11.248-05:002011-04-19T16:01:11.248-05:00Holy cats afterme....what a mess!!! The reluctant...Holy cats afterme....what a mess!!! The reluctant blogger is right...TSP to the rescue!! You can use it on everything. Jane is also right....call in the exterminators for the entire property....<br />WOW....I have taken on a house in that shape a couple of times before, but they weren't that big!! I bought white paint in 5 gallon buckets...it was my then best friend!!<br />My thoughts and prayers are with you folks.<br />Blessings,<br />JaybirdJaybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311471087748558924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-26580517820636179242011-04-19T15:24:12.114-05:002011-04-19T15:24:12.114-05:00Before you do anything get the BUG MAN in there!!!...Before you do anything get the BUG MAN in there!!!!!<br /><br />Then BLEACH!!!!!!Jane @ Jane's Junk and Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251832705201643782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-19926870490405875912011-04-18T18:09:23.709-05:002011-04-18T18:09:23.709-05:00I am not sure if anyone has suggested TSP for the ...I am not sure if anyone has suggested TSP for the garage floor...but I would try it. I used it believe it or not when I worked at a vet hospital. It gets the smell out of concrete. You may want to used it elsewhere from the looks of things too! Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15106272677197593364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-89106071858693361672011-04-17T15:06:13.149-05:002011-04-17T15:06:13.149-05:00Oh my goodness Nancy, I've been out of touch w...Oh my goodness Nancy, I've been out of touch with the blog world for a month or more so had to find you again and ... Okay - most of it does look like it's just cosmetic, tons of elbow grease and super strong cleaning chemicals like CLR or "The Works" for the bathrooms... The carpet looks like it's surprisingly kind of 'new'? But it probably reeks of smoke and who knows what's underneath it and into the pad so...do you have a garden sprayer? The kind that is like a tank that has a strap so you sling it over your shoulder and then you have a metal wand attached? It's about 30 dollars and I use mine so much you wouldn't believe it. I fill it with half bleach and half water, pump, then spray and use it to clean my deck, my cedar siding every year (without damaging the wood - it lays it on smoothly and lightly and evenly and then you watch the 'ick' disapear - fall off) then you go back with a scrub brush or cloth to make sure it's really 'off'. I am actually going to suggest you try this method 'inside' for cleaning your walls and floors and tubs and God only knows what else! When are you moving in? How much time do you have?<br /><br />Oh, if you end up with brown or rust stains that just won't come out even after all the cleaning, there is a product called "Whink" (or is it Wink?) that I get at the grocery store, it comes in a rust colored bottle. It's not cheap but we have rusty water and it makes the rust stains 'disappear' in my sinks and toilets. I save it for when company comes or when I am doing spring cleaning (you don't mix it with water or dump it in water, put it right on the enamel, then rinse). <br /><br />Whoever lived there must have either been 'high' when they painted those walls - or maybe they made the daycare kids do it as a kid project! Unbelievable!<br /><br />Well thanks Nancy, my house is no gem, we really live in it and we get it dirty and we're busy so it's not as clean as I'd like it to be... but you just made me feel REALLY good about my own house right now! :)<br /><br />I'm sure you'll keep us posted on the transformation. I can't wait to see the "after" pics! <br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Michelle<br />www.newengland-style.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471864221681566489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-59518392512014944802011-04-16T20:43:42.976-05:002011-04-16T20:43:42.976-05:00OMG, I cannot believe some people can actually liv...OMG, I cannot believe some people can actually live anywhere as filthy as that. I would gag. I don't even think I can stay long enough to clean it. I feel for you and I feel sorry for you having to have to clean it up but I imagine, it will look 10 million times better after you are done and then you can call it home....Christinexinexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100438341646700750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-75057191594846275562011-04-16T14:23:21.257-05:002011-04-16T14:23:21.257-05:00Nancy, I just have one question. WHY did you take...Nancy, I just have one question. WHY did you take this place?! I admire your courage. And NO WAY can I imagine dropping off a child at this house.<br /><br />My best to you,<br />MarilynMarilyn Holemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11331723072007166879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-1860311555278660732011-04-16T14:07:41.094-05:002011-04-16T14:07:41.094-05:00THe only thing that I can say is, "rent-free&...THe only thing that I can say is, "rent-free". May you have great success in getting it livable.<br />Beckie in Brentwood, TN (think I'll go clean a bathroom!)Sewconsulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00427879934589715958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673715574563937115.post-75290390517311566952011-04-15T20:30:49.983-05:002011-04-15T20:30:49.983-05:00As I see your pics and read a previous post all I ...As I see your pics and read a previous post all I can say is you can see good bones to the house<br />Maybe you could put all you boxes around stratically...don't let anything touch nothin... and call 'Clean House' on Style TV they have yard sales to make $$$ for makeover and other things are free. For all that work is the landlord givin you like a year free rent? Is it even up to code?! I know you like a fixer upper, but..really? I bet if we all lived closer we'd love to come help. We have a 'Spring Fling Cleaning Party!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08427548062986506957noreply@blogger.com