Options for Non-slip hard floor good for pets and people
Jennie Dahar
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Being non renewed - any options?
Comments (8)So - do I have any options to fight this? In my experience, no. If a contract has come to the end of it's agreed upon term, it's technically finished. I don't see how one party can force the other party to renew or extend that contract if it's not their desire to do so. But let your attorney be the final answer on that one, they are the expert. My attorney & I had a discussion early on about this very thing. We touched upon advantages & disadvantages of various types of leases, how to get out of bad situations easily, etc. Non-renewal is an easy out. All that is required is proper written notice. Could give them any reason (uncle Bob's getting paroled and needs a place) or no reason at all, because for non-renewal no reason is required. I am simply opting out of any further contract term with that party. I imagine in their minds it's the easiest way to resolve an ongoing problem, and for whatever reason they chose to side with your tattling neighbor. (Maybe they didn't renew her either, who knows.) If she stays, unfortunately her behavior will likely continue, so they haven't really resolved a thing. If she sees you moving it's only going to make her feel more empowered and now they've created a monster. Have you completely ruled out renting a house? Mine are of the starter home variety (2/3 BR). I keep tabs on local rents, including apartments. My rents are in line with houses but also what many complexes (around here) charge. Might be worth a look? Your boys could be boys and no worries about someone a wall or floor away. Still I do feel bad for you. Maybe your lawyer will have something. And you have nothing to lose by trying to change LL or mgmt's mind by communicating with them one more time (in writing). Your writing comes across as mature & businesslike, not immature & whining, so that's a big plus. Do you have any receipts from that ski weekend with your name on it (e.g. motel, lodge)? Explain your living situation with your boys, that you would do nothing to jeopardize the precious little time you have with them as it is. Explain you only want to live your life quietly and in peace. (Maybe show your willingness to cooperate by indicating you would be receptive to them investigating a complaint at the time it occurs? ) Definitely include a copy of a receipt as an illustration that complaints occurred while you were out of town, and ask them to compare it to records of complaints on file for that same time period. (They should be keeping records or notes, hopefully.) Don't mention "lawyer" in your letter, it will boomerang. And I'd suggest not complaining about her. They don't want to hear more bickering. Spin it so you calmly, maturely, in a business-like fashion explain your situation and having unwarranted complaints to deal with has been frustrating because you're more than willing to cooperate on any level. Does that make sense?...See MoreOptions to make wood stairs slip resistant?
Comments (29)I looked the SlipDoctor product up on Amazon after seeing their website, and the reviews weren't great. I also have to disagree with how slippery the hardwood is compared to carpet. Carpet can be slippery, but let me tell you, hardwood, when you're in socks, is much more slippery and hurts so much worse when you fall on them, flat onto your back! We have two long steps that lead down into our family room, my foot caught the edge of the second one as I stepped down, and I landed right on the edge of it with the small of my back. I was sure it was broken. Thankfully it wasn't, but I'm not taking another chance and have been searching for something to save me or someone else in my house from having this happen to them. I'm looking at some sort of clear tape. I'm hoping to find something that isn't going to ruin the new floors. If it does ruin them, it's better than ruining me!...See MoreHard anodized vs Non-stick
Comments (7)You're very wise to be concerned about non-stick. Teflon (and other similar) coatings are major carcinogens. The information on how very dangerous they are has been suppressed for years, but is finally leaking out to the public in drips and drabs. People who work in plants where that stuff is applied have to wear respirators that bring in clean outside air to them--even so, there is a high incidence of really serious birth defects among the children of people who work where teflon is applied. Thing is, by the time you notice it scratching and peeling? It's already been flaking off into your food for some time. Even just the fumes from cooking in teflon can be fatal to pet birds you may have in your home (you should NEVER use teflon if you have birds). Best non-stick surface, IMO, and healthiest is a well-seasoned cast iron pan. I can cook eggs in mine with very little butter, and they NEVER stick. You also add necessary iron to your diet when you cook in cast iron. It does take a bit of care, but once well-seasoned, all you need do after cooking in it is give it a quick rinse to clean it. And it has the added benefit that it lasts forever--you'll be handing your cast iron down to your grandchildren....See MoreNon slip floor for pets
Comments (3)Carpet. Sigh. I know. Not what you wanted to hear but carpet is a lovely 'non-slip' surface for dogs with joint issues. Hard surfaces are just that: hard. You could look at a HIGH END epoxy that has a very gritty texture (it will look like a garage floor...but the GRIP will be fantastic). Of course the more texture you have the more issues with cleaning you will have. Hence most peoples' fear of carpets and pets. Carpet has HUGE amounts of texture yet are impossible to clean completely. Smooth tiles are SLICK (ice-hockey players LOVE practicing on these types of floors...just sayin') but are SUPER EASY to keep clean as an operating theatre. So there is the issue. You will want to decide on cleanliness vs. traction. Even the heavily textured porcelain tiles (some are painful to walk on while barefoot or will shred your socks) are hard to deal with. The traction might be "good enough" for the dog but the cleaning is a nightmare (imagine mopping sand paper...it will shred everything but a power washer). If I had an animal with joint issues, I would 'shelve' my cleanliness concerns and get a lovely carpet that would make each step comfortable...for everyone. Once the pup has passed away I would then look again at new choices....See MoreJennie Dahar
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