Better Late Than Never
Friday, November 28
I finally got started working on my rentals for this week. I know that it's Friday, but at least I did finally get started. My main project today was to prepare a 3 bedroom house for the next renter. Today, I replaced 9 miniblinds; replaced an ugly toilet seat; installed a new shower curtain;...
Update on the Homeless Dog
Wednesday, November 26
I haven't done a dog-gone thing this week. I've had a cold and sore throat for about a week and I simply haven't been motivated to do much. Additionally, this is Thanksgiving week and at this time of the year, all business just grinds to a halt. Why fight the trend?For those of you that were wond...
Another Abandoned Pet!
Friday, November 21
My project for today was to winterize 3 rentals. I have 4 units open right now. One is an upstairs apartment in one of my apartment buildings. It will receive enough heat from the apartment below and the apartment beside it to keep the pipes from freezing. The next is a 2 bedroom house that I'm j...
A Time for Caution
Wednesday, November 19
The United States economy, and arguably the world economy, is rapidly reaching a tipping point. While there has been a lot of talk on TV about the recession that we are entering, the reality is that there hasn't been much pain so far. It's true that the stock market and retirement funds are down,...
Honey Do's
Tuesday, November 18
I didn't work on my rentals yesterday or today. My projects these 2 days were to do some Honey Do's around the house. The main project was to install a new tile floor in our half bathroom. I finished that up today and installed a fancy new faucet also. In addition, my wife needed new tires on her...
Saturday Work
Saturday, November 15
I spent about two hours working this morning, even though it is Saturday. When I finished replacing the broken toilet bolts yesterday, I realized that the Fluidmaster valve in the toilet wasn't working properly. It was getting late and I like to be home for the close of the stock market, so I dec...