Mini Homestead Happenings for 10/18/2009

Zowie and I spent some time yesterday starting to bank the trailer. We will finish the task this week. We will also have to clean the fans and the air conditioner and put them up, and close up the windows.

My stepfather and mom helped to fix some areas of the skirting that needed extra support, and mt stepdad replaced the broken window. I am thankful that these things were accomplished before winter.

I had already pulled the previous owners trashed items out from under the trailer, and Zowie had taken what wasn’t reusable to the dumpster.

The compost that I started last year was allowed to sit this year, and will be ready for garden use in the spring.

Shannon

More Water Damage

We had a window break, as far as we can tell, from falling ice at some point. This was the storage room window, so we didn’t notice. It has done some water damage to the wall and floor area directly below the window, and has apparently found its way down to the front door as well. We had been wondering what was going on, at the door area. Now we know.

We now have to fix these areas. They are not huge areas, but they are important to fix. Each area will require a section of good floor board, and I will tile the areas. I have some tile on hand, so this will not be an added expense. My stepfather, who also has a trailer, has an extra window from when he switched his out, so the window will be free.

My stepfather will be able to do all of the work, so I am going to see if the insurance company will pay for only the cost of materials that we actually have to purchase.

Shannon

I Have Water!

Last weekend, while I was away on my mini vacation, my stepfather came over and fixed my pipe issue. Apparently, it had something to do with something that the previous owners did.  The cost was next to nothing to fix this.

While my stepfather was doing his part, the landlords helper was installing a new water shut-off valve under my trailer. This didn’t cost me anything. If anything else goes wrong, I do not have to wait for someone to come and turn the water off.

This was all after my insurance agent had a talk with the insurance adjuster.

I came home from my vacation to running water, which I hadn’t had in almost 4 weeks. I showered and caught up on laundry.

On Monday, I received a check for just over $400.00, now in the bank. My stepfather will determine if I need a new liner and new insulation, and how much of it I will need. He can install this himself.

This weekend, my daughter is home from UB washing her laundry.

Shannon