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All Forum Posts by: Shellie S.

Shellie S. has started 2 posts and replied 12 times.

Post: Looking for a handyman South Park area

Shellie S.Posted
  • Cary, NC
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 6

Great thank you Tracy, got your PM and will give him a call.

Post: Looking for a handyman South Park area

Shellie S.Posted
  • Cary, NC
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 6

Hi guys, I have a tenant on one side of a duplex in South Park who's indicated that when it rains, she has water coming through the back door and  now it seems some tiles may be coming up on the floor inside the door area as well. The person I would normally use is booked out about 6 weeks, and I think this may be something that needs to be addressed very soon. Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent, friendly, and fair/reasonably priced handyman (or contractor) who could help with this? It could just be weatherstripping for the door or could be something more, not sure....I'm out of state until I move back to Pgh. Thank you so much!!

Post: use bleach on carpet to get stain out?

Shellie S.Posted
  • Cary, NC
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 6

Ok, so I'm going to recommend a product from the Dollar Tree - seriously, I own no stock or anything - but it has literally been the only thing that's worked. I had settling of black spray paint in a bunch of areas on a carpet that were not covered. I tried resolve, white vinegar, oxyclean, and several other products that were recommended to me. I own a vacuum-style steam cleaner and tried that. I swore I was going to have to replace the carpet. I finally googled how to get spray paint out of carpet and watched a dozen you tube videos. One suggested La's Amazing cleaner, it is a yellow cleaner in a simple clear bottle from Dollar Tree. I thought "what the heck" and bought two bottles. If anything, I would only be out $2. I swear this stuff really is 'amazing' - I know I sound like an ad, but I cannot believe this cleaner got out ALL of the spray paint, and you cannot tell a difference. I think (but not sure) that it's made for steam cleaners, but I didn't dilute it, I used it full strength. I put it in a sprayer, then sprayed little sections of the affected carpet as I went. Wear a mask, gloves, and scrub scrub scrub with a rag. It doesn't hurt to give it a shot, it's a buck. Good luck!

@Jessica Hood Jessica thanks for the floor link, very close to the knobby pine I used! I saw your cabinet post as well, great work - I know it took time and a lot of effort but you make it look doable for the diy-er :). 

Hahaha! It's good to know someone else has the same kinds of adventures with trying new things. :) Your countertop looks amazing! Very impressive, and I'm curious what the floor brand was your friends used and if you'll try doing your floor too? 

Post: HI (sort of) Newbie from Raleigh NC /Pittsburgh PA

Shellie S.Posted
  • Cary, NC
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 6

@Ryan Gaus Thanks Ryan, a fellow transplant! You are right, a lot of places in Raleigh are going under contract same-day listed, a few above asking...crazy! S

Post: HI (sort of) Newbie from Raleigh NC /Pittsburgh PA

Shellie S.Posted
  • Cary, NC
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 6

@Lawrence Ferguson Hi Lawrence, thank you! See, it's all a cycle isn't it :) - best of luck making your way back to Raleigh safely and successfully. S

Post: HI (sort of) Newbie from Raleigh NC /Pittsburgh PA

Shellie S.Posted
  • Cary, NC
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 6

@Michael Jobe Hi Michael, yessssss thank you for being able to relate...sometimes one just has to jump in and then get creative to land on one's feet :). I appreciate your positive mindset! I hope to start connecting and get the cycle going - people come first, always do good by others and you are right, good things will happen!

Post: HI (sort of) Newbie from Raleigh NC /Pittsburgh PA

Shellie S.Posted
  • Cary, NC
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 6

@Scott Meyers Hi Scott, thank you! Absolutely, I will reach out to you once I get ramped up, or even before, if/when I come across something interesting - especially if it could be looking good in the self-storage arena. I had thought about checking out warehouses, etc. that could be converted. Will be in touch!

Post: HI (sort of) Newbie from Raleigh NC /Pittsburgh PA

Shellie S.Posted
  • Cary, NC
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 6

@Mark Nolan and @Account Closed thank you! Looking forward to this journey :). (Shoot I didn't do the @ thing right the first time)