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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
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Lauren
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Ah. the joys of homeownership - updated with the demo pics
We got to work this weekend gutting the kitchen. It is completely gone, down to the studs, including the ceiling (in which we found nests of various small animals) We started taking the floor up, but there are 5 layers of flooring down, its a very slow process!
I did take pics but I don't have my cable to connect the camera to my computer!
So the house has this smell, like pet smells, you know urine. I thought as we started doing work, taking down walls, opening windows and doors to air out the house, the smell would go away. Well it wasn't. DH went down into the utility room to clean up the stuff from the kitchen that fell in there when we opened up the wall. He decided to take a flashlight and look into the crawlspace, and what did he find in there? DOG POOP EVERYWHERE! They let their dogs go to the bathroom in the crawlspace, I mean ewww disgusting, what is wrong with people?
So no we have to clean up dog sh!t and figure out a way to get the urine smell out of concrete!!
The people who lived there before us were absolute pigs. There was garbage everywhere, my parents and I spent the whole day yesterday clearing the side of the house of the shingles they left when they re-did the roof (3 layers worth!!!).
The people across the street were so happy to see us come in, they brought us bagels and let use their tools!
UPDATE:
Thanks everyone for your support in the poop situation, LOL. We bought a big jug of the nature's miracle, and we're going to the house later to clean it up.
I am worried about the old linoleum on the floor having asbestos in it, so I went to home depot yesterday and bought those heavy duty ventilator masks that will protect us. DH thinks I am crazy but it gives me peace of mine... I can't believe we are gong to home depot every day and dropping $100 .
Anyway, here are the first demo pics... The ceiling is gone now too and we are working on the floor.
DH all proud of himself
 
My friend Jen sweeping
and here's the before pic, for reference
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
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Betsy
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
OMG! Dog crap in the house!! That is ABSOLUTELY disgusting!
So happy that the neighbors are helping!!
Can't wait to see photos!
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| Posted 5/14/07 9:26 AM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
OMG...that's horrible. And I thought the the tons of dog hair we found in our refrigerator was bad!
Good luck with the rest of renovation.
Can't wait to see the before and after pictures!
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Scott
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
Is this house in N Bellmore? It sounds like a house my friends used to rent the upstairs of. The people that lived down stairs used to let their dogs go in the basement all the time and they would not clean it up.
Scott
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Kissy331
My two miracles!
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
OMG, that is absolutely disgusting How the heck could you possibly let your dog go in the house & NEVER clean it up!!!!
Get some candles & Bath & Body works plug in candles. Hopefully the smell will go away!!!
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
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Betsy
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
Posted by Kissy331
OMG, that is absolutely disgusting How the heck could you possibly let your dog go in the house & NEVER clean it up!!!!
Get some candles & Bath & Body works plug in candles. Hopefully the smell will go away!!!
I agree - the new scented oil candles are perfect to use and work within seconds of being lit.
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
Member since 12/05 20105 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
Posted by danielleandscott
Is this house in N Bellmore? It sounds like a house my friends used to rent the upstairs of. The people that lived down stairs used to let their dogs go in the basement all the time and they would not clean it up.
Scott
No, its in Centereach... I guess is not all that uncommon of a practice
I don't know how people live like that!
We are going to get some of the stuff for cleaning up pet smells and then we will try some of the plug-ins! Thanks for the advice!
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
How discusting!!!
Maybe you can hire someone to clean up that part of the house.
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| Posted 5/14/07 10:12 AM |
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LisaW
Time for me to FLY!
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Did I ever tell you that I hate people?
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
Ok, THAT beats my kitchen cabinet story!!!!
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| Posted 5/14/07 10:16 AM |
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Hi-Fi55
12 years...wow....
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Dianne
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
That is so nasty. What's wrong with people??? 
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| Posted 5/14/07 10:37 AM |
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leese
Sarge!
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Leese
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
I have never heard of that! Eww! Your neighbors must be so happy to see fresh new faces! 
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| Posted 5/14/07 10:39 AM |
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
Posted by SweetTooth
Posted by danielleandscott
Is this house in N Bellmore? It sounds like a house my friends used to rent the upstairs of. The people that lived down stairs used to let their dogs go in the basement all the time and they would not clean it up.
Scott
No, its in Centereach... I guess is not all that uncommon of a practice
I don't know how people live like that!
We are going to get some of the stuff for cleaning up pet smells and then we will try some of the plug-ins! Thanks for the advice!
The best thing for pet urine is natures miracle, it takes a while for it to work about 24 hours but it is the best. I used it all the time when I was house training my puppy.
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
Posted by bridget-n-jimmy
The best thing for pet urine is natures miracle, it takes a while for it to work about 24 hours but it is the best. I used it all the time when I was house training my puppy.
Yes, it's good. You need to let it "soak".
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| Posted 5/14/07 11:58 AM |
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
Member since 12/05 20105 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
Posted by smdl
Posted by bridget-n-jimmy
The best thing for pet urine is natures miracle, it takes a while for it to work about 24 hours but it is the best. I used it all the time when I was house training my puppy.
Yes, it's good. You need to let it "soak".
thanks, we are going to take a trip to petco later and pick some of it up...
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| Posted 5/14/07 12:09 PM |
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alnem
This is gonna be a good year!
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Emily
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
Posted by SweetTooth
Posted by smdl
Posted by bridget-n-jimmy
The best thing for pet urine is natures miracle, it takes a while for it to work about 24 hours but it is the best. I used it all the time when I was house training my puppy.
Yes, it's good. You need to let it "soak".
thanks, we are going to take a trip to petco later and pick some of it up...
i love that youre going to petco and you dont even have a pet!
sorry that happened lauren...i'll be sure to mark that on my "disgusting post-closing trauma stories"! i just dont get how some people can live in such a gross environment!?!? i hope they didnt have kids!
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ml110
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
eww!!! so gross!
i have a dog and agree with using nature's miracle- OR just plain vinegar and water.... its all natural and really helps remove odors. most of those other candles and stuff just cover up odors, but i know vinegar is really good at getting the odor out... good luck!!
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sarahbelle
Little drummer boy
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
That is crazy disgusting! People are amazing.
Can't wait to see pictures of your kitchen once you are all done! 
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MrsPowers
So blessed!
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
wow that is so gross! I don't know how people can live like that. It really makes you wonder about people.
Have fun redoing your kitchen and I can't wait to see the final product.
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kellsbells7
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
Oh, I know EXACTLY what you are talking about re: the 5 layers of flooring! It must be a Centereach thing 
My DH and I ripped out our kitchen when we moved in also. If you need any help we'll gladly come by and lend you a hand! I also know a few local contractors so if you need painters or anything, just FM me! Good luck!
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ali120206
2 Boys
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
That's horrible!
Good luck with your kitchen, we're in the process of doing ours too and it looks so much nicer (but, it's taking longer than anticipated).
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Jen2999
Baby girls & beagles rock!
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
OMG that is nuts!!!
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| Posted 5/14/07 10:21 PM |
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Lucky09
2017!
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership
omg - that is absolutely disgusting!!!!!!!!
I am so sorry you have to deal w/ that.
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codybear
Our Family is Complete!
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership - updated with the demo pics
That is absolutely disgusting, I can't even imagine. You should use Nature's Miracle and/or vinegar, but honestly I would clean it with a bleach and water mixture first, because you want to make sure all that bacteria is dead. It will help with the urine smell. I have a dog run and its all rocks (OUTSIDE!) and about once a month (mind you I pick up the poop like 3 times a week) I hose it down with a outdoor bleach and water mixture, you'll know its working because when the mixture hits urine it will bubble. After that I would use Nature's Miracle.
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
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Betsy
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership - updated with the demo pics
OMG, Lauren! WOW! Can't wait to see how you remodel it all! I love the pict of Travis holding the mallet!!!!
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Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
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Re: Ah. the joys of homeownership - updated with the demo pics
Those are really nice cabinets!! Why would you want to get rid of them?? 
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