Shan, kitchen is looking good. Your son sounds like my brother. Anytime he actually deigns to help me with something he gets impatient. Most of the time I get "I'm too tired", "I don't feel like it" or "You have two hands" when I ask for help. Hope you can get rid of the rats. My cats catch the rats that get inside so the problem is mice in places the cats can't get to. If you don't have cats, peppermint oil is a good repellant to use. Safe for dogs (not for cats) and rats, mice, and roaches hate it. it actually kills roaches if you spray them with it. I get this stuff and put it in a spray bottle
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071J8GQCJ
PJ, I haven't seen AFCI outlets sold locally. Friend did get the GFCI ones and install. He bought one of the outlets from the local hardware store but it was a dud. They have a no refunds policy now- - too many people using stuff and then returning. The owner would probably give a refund, but the other employees won't. My mother was born in Detroit. Her family ended up moving to San Diego later though.
Spicoli, Yeah, I tried to warn him that it wasn't a good idea but he insisted on fixing it up so it can pass inspection. The one good bit of news is that bc he paid for the previous inspection on the other house, the bank is covering this one. He's replaced all of the outlets and switches, put on new cover plates, fixed some plumbing, replaced some stained/damaged ceiling tiles, painted, and is waiting for the former tenants to come clear the rest of their stuff. There's a king size bed, an ugly trunk, and some photos/personal stuff. But apparently they don't have a truck. Bank pre-approved the loan but friend needs to jump through a few hoops still. Hoping they won't care about the condition of some of the out-buildings. Friend will NOT be telling his grandfather where he moved.
Ron, the repaired clock looks nice!
I got hit with fatigue pretty badly for a few days and haven't been online much. I need to take my truck to the shop on Monday to get the CV axle looked at. Gonna see if they can replace the struts (new ones just came in). About to take my afternoon nap.
Edited to add some stuff. This is a pic of part of the kitchen in the house my friend is fixing up.
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This whole kitchen is getting gutted pretty much but friend wanted the outlets and switches to pass inspection. Blank plate was over an outlet that wasn't needed. Cabinets are solid wood so might get recycled. Friend is giving me the drawer/door pulls.
Sink won't drain bc the trap arm goes up instead of down, but the J-bend is long enough that it can be moved up. Bottom of cabinet needs to be fixed but otherwise things are ok. Doors on cabinets are crooked but that shouldn't be an issue.
