tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post1199969181649578312..comments2024-03-29T06:49:10.671-04:00Comments on Success Along the Weigh: Formidable Fence FiascoAnele @ Success Along the Weighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-52693986353402217942017-06-22T19:13:47.961-04:002017-06-22T19:13:47.961-04:00I did not get a chance to comment this morning bec...I did not get a chance to comment this morning because we were painting of course! But I have to say that if anyone out there ever needs to power wash paint off, just MAKE SURE you cover EVERYTHING with drop cloths first (including your neighbors stuff) or you will end up on your knees picking up little bits of old paint by hand (like me).<br /><br />Also time being on my side now, we are able to say we got the painting DONE! Woo hoo! On to the next project...The Mr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04233628447251244134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-54470699024442124382017-06-22T17:54:38.289-04:002017-06-22T17:54:38.289-04:00I had an issue with a lawn service one time (dude ...I had an issue with a lawn service one time (dude totally talked the hubs in to a bunch of crap while I wasn't home and then disappeared). I called the company and said never to step foot on my property again or send any advertising my way. It's been five years and they have not. The only other issue was with a roofing company. We got screwed there, and while they did excellent work replacing the roof, there were some sketchy things that went on and I wouldn't use them again. I just dread dealing with things like this. dalbador1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09877799102438622117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-30715882417611579272017-06-22T11:37:12.509-04:002017-06-22T11:37:12.509-04:00Ooh, how I would love to have that! Then the cont...Ooh, how I would love to have that! Then the contractor has incentive to do it right!<br /><br />I thought so too (about the wood being too worn) but our neighbor has a fence the same age that he primed before he painted and NOTHING came off of his (that faces our side). So while priming is a huge pain in the butt, I'd seriously consider doing it because you can easily double the amount of paint time you'll get out of your coat. (And not the kind that comes in your paint, its not the same.) Trust me, I didn't want to do it either but might wanna consider it if you're staying there a while! :-)Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-12209905515618665812017-06-22T11:34:12.925-04:002017-06-22T11:34:12.925-04:00We have an association and if you enclose your dec...We have an association and if you enclose your deck, you're responsible for it. Honestly, I expected to get the notice last year so I was ready for it. Still doesn't make it any fun. But I see quite a few other fences that look worse than ours so they'd better have gotten letters too!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-28564078929418766822017-06-22T10:05:10.844-04:002017-06-22T10:05:10.844-04:00I have, but mostly it has been work related. I de...I have, but mostly it has been work related. I deal with large industrial construction projects and we have this wonderful thing called holdback, where the owner keeps in trust 10% of all invoices for a minimum of 90 days after a project is complete to ensure that work is completed, deficiencies are corrected, and all subcontractors get paid.<br /><br />I have to say you both did a much better job pressure washing your fence than I did my steps. I'm also not planning on priming or sanding before I paint. I'll just make sure that I clean off any remaining debris on the surface before painting. The wood is too worn and it takes a regular beating to make a difference.Browrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01661145494625869227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-79358989601225210852017-06-22T10:05:08.370-04:002017-06-22T10:05:08.370-04:00Maybe I missed it, why do you have a deadline to g...Maybe I missed it, why do you have a deadline to get your fence painted? It looks like you are painting the side that faces your yard, do you have to do the other side too? Do you have an association or did your neighbors complain?kthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130307211752386524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-71002749616302522042017-06-22T07:22:36.748-04:002017-06-22T07:22:36.748-04:00My jaw literally dropped on that one. Wow. I hop...My jaw literally dropped on that one. Wow. I hope you billed them for it!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-79148614588054361372017-06-22T07:18:12.588-04:002017-06-22T07:18:12.588-04:00Yep. After had my bathroom remodeled I had to brin...Yep. After had my bathroom remodeled I had to bring in an electrician to wire and mount my lighting fixture and a plumber to fix my shower switch. They tiled it in!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07818785860858381950noreply@blogger.com