CRACK fiberglass shower repair part 2

We figured at the worst; we would ruin the shower.  Then we would have to call the “outfitter” folks.  At the BEST, we could fix it.  The homemade job could be covered with a rubber floor mat, no one the wiser.   Following the YouTube videos, we went slowly.  Some supplies I purchased at our local orange Big Box store.  Sandpaper (it was a certain coarseness) I got at Walmart.  The white repair tape was a bit expensive, we found that on Amazon. The area had to be sanded to get the epoxy to stick.  The caulking had to dry a certain way.  After all was said and done it worked.  If our tub in the guest bath cracks, we already have the supplies, which we will save.

CRAAACK fiberglass shower repair

My Problem:   40-year-old fiberglass shower suddenly developed a floor crack.  What to do?  There was no local reliable repairman who could fix this.  (There used to be one, but he retired and his replacement was doing shoddy work.)  The only alternative was to hire a “bath remodeler” 54 miles away.  The cheapest estimate was going to be 4K but could possibly run $9- 19K easily.  We decided to watch YouTube videos and attempt it ourselves.  You can do it also!  Just take your time and watch multiple videos.  Watch more than one time and pay attention to details and time involved.  Relax, watch them over and over, don’t jump into the repair until you feel confident enough.  It helps if you are well-versed in-home repairs, have some tools, or worked in Maintenance somewhere in your life.  Your goal will be to do it RIGHT the first time.   Supplies needed:  roof seam repair tape also used to fix fiberglass boats (comes in white), sandpaper, caulk, certain size drill bit, epoxy, battery powered drill.

would you like to invest in stocks?

I just finished a book by a British author- A.Z. Penn. The title was Fundamentals of Analysis. He teaches you in simple terms how to learn about buying stocks. I am getting ready to read his other book! It was written in twelfth grade reading level, so anyone can learn from it.

Have you tried cauliflower pizza?

Have you ever tried cauliflower crust pizza? They’ve been on the market for quite a while, but I never bought one until recently. If you’re trying to keep your blood sugar levels low, they’re a great food option. I recommend them to everyone! When I first read the Sugar Busters book back in 2000, I found pizza is the #1 WORST food in the USA if you are pre-diabetic and watching your food choices. The authors called them “grease pies.”

Blueberry Muffins- improvement!

You know those store-bought muffin mixes?  They’re cheap and the packages are colorful.  But the blueberries are little skimpy dried plugs of nothingness.  The plus side is they are easy to mix up and bake.  Here’s a quick way to jazz them up.  Buy a small pack of fresh blueberries (pick through and wash them)  or a can of blueberries in light syrup (drain, rinse, drain again).  Do NOT use blueberry pie filling.  To make them richer, substitute milk for water and/or add a jumbo egg.

save on that electric bill

Using an inexpensive clothes drying rack can save you a lot on electric bills. It works better if you have a large house, but these fold up and be easily stored.  I’ve had 2 for about 20 years, they last forever.  If you have your central unit heating on in the winter or even a fan in the summer, position these close to the air flow.  They are also great for delicate hand washables that you don’t want to place in the dryer.

my followers

I got to wondering last week how many followers I had. I never gave it a thought, though sometimes it seemed every week I picked up another one or two folks. I want to say if you follow me, I will try to give you money (and time) saving tips I’ve learned through my life. Thanks for the follows everyone (all 70 of you!)

Clean that icky shower curtain!

Place on flat surface outside  (cement sidewalk or parking slab is best).  Wet it down with a little laundry detergent and water, sprinkle with Borax powder, cornmeal or grits.  Scrub with a plastic bristle tire brush or even your outdoor plastic broom.  Flip and repeat.  Rinse with clean water and toss on your clothes line or anywhere it can drip dry.  DON’T do this in freezing temps, the  plastic can crack. Washing it the washing machine or tub never worked for me.

The St. Louis (eyebrow) Arch

Getting your brows waxed occasionally is way easier than tweezing. The beautician will ask do you want a low-medium-high arch? I say ‘medium’. Beware “high” you may look like Joan Crawford! This style is pretty outdated. Also, outdated styles are called paisley or tadpole brows. These have a chunky area at the inside and sort of taper out. The wax is applied and then removed with a cloth in an outside-to-inside yank. It’s sort of like band-aid removal. Over time the hair root will gradually be destroyed and you won’t have to get it done as often. Beware home wax kits, my beautician told me she had a friend who tried this at home with bad results–the wax hardened and she couldn’t remove it. She had to go into the shop after hours and get it removed with a product the beautician had on hand.

Why you should build a house on a hill

My feet are always dry because I live on a hill. My father-in-law once said ” don’t go looking at property to buy on a sunny dry day. Go after a big rain.” Pay attention to this, folks! Buying land in a flood zone is a recipe for disaster. And sometimes later on, you are stuck with this house because savvy home buyers will pass you by.