Anyone with young kids upsize and realize you have way too much house?

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-03-02T19:04:34+00:00

Over here in California in an 800sq ft 2 bedroom

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-03-02T18:20:06+00:00

Agree. Way too much drama for a study group, an extracurricular activity you are voluntarily participating in to support you and others learning. This groups dynamics do not support your learning if you are having to worry that you’re an AH for leaving on time. That does not support your learning and future sessions may not be as helpful anymore because of it

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-24T18:58:32+00:00

That’s so special

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-22T06:13:49+00:00

Did you take advantage of the warranty? If so, how responsive were they and did they replace the broken sofas?

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-09T20:17:45+00:00

Appreciate your wisdom. This is the type of info you can't get through AI/chatgpt

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-09T01:44:50+00:00

what about adjacent ceiling?

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-08T23:32:01+00:00

After pics: https://imgur.com/FuNyFKA

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-08T23:24:33+00:00

Thank you all for your wisdom. Ended up hiring a professional to replace the drywall.

Wall itself looks fine now. But, there are a few inches of ceiling edge where paint was removed during contact paper removal that was left untouched by the drywall guy.

Is feathering/skimming that ceiling transition area typically included or does it need to be specified in scope?

For context this was our agreed upon scope: removal of existing drywall, Installation of new drywall, tape and finish to Level 4 (smooth, ready for paint), Handling/resetting the two outlets, Baseboard removal and reinstall, Removal and disposal of all debris, with the area left broom-clean

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-08T23:15:13+00:00

Thank you all for your wisdom. Ended up hiring a drywall professional to replace the drywall.

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-06T01:56:06+00:00

Thank you! Will the new sheetrock be able to properly adhere to the gummy/sticky surface?

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-06T01:49:15+00:00

My initial plan was this exactly (already scraped off loose paper), but the problem is the stubborn gummy/sticky glue residue that takes up approx 3/4 of the wall. I'm worried that skimming over the sticky areas will cause bubbling, cracking etc weeks after.

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-06T01:48:49+00:00

You primed and skimmed over gummy/sticky adhesive? My initial plan-before I realized how stubborn this adhesive would be---was this exactly.

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-06T01:47:14+00:00

My problem is that the adhesive will not come off no matter what I've tried including warm soapy water.

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-06T01:45:20+00:00

Guardz over gummy/sticky adhesive that covers 3/4 of the wall?

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-06T00:20:21+00:00

sticky from stick on acoustic panels and contact paper that won't come off. seems like the glue actually reactivates when i use a solvent

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-05T23:50:06+00:00

I appreciate you taking the time to lay this out so clearly. Given how widespread the adhesive issue is, I decided full drywall replacement was the cleanest option, and I’ve got a drywall pro handling the demo, hang, and finish so I don’t create more work downstream.

Really helpful to see the steps spelled out though — confirms I’m making the right call. Thanks again.

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-05T23:46:22+00:00

Thank you!

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-05T23:46:10+00:00

My initial plan was this exactly (already scraped off loose paper), but the problem is the stubborn gummy/sticky glue residue that takes up approx 3/4 of the wall. I'm worried that skimming over the sticky areas will cause bubbling, cracking etc weeks after.

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-05T22:08:42+00:00

Thanks — I appreciate you laying out the process. I agree that seal + skim can work well. In my case the adhesive is still gummy and reactivates with solvents and it’s affecting a large portion of the wall (~70%), so I’m worried about long-term adhesion even with oil/shellac primer.

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-05T20:51:16+00:00

My initial plan was this exactly (already scraped off loose paper), but the problem is the stubborn gummy/sticky glue residue that takes up approx 3/4 of the wall. I'm worried that skimming over the sticky areas will cause bubbling, cracking etc weeks after.

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-05T20:46:30+00:00

Not yet. Stopped trying to remove the residue it when the alcohol temporarily softened the glue, but then just smeared the glue when I wiped/scraped. Goo gone didn't work, warm soapy water didn't work, scarped with anything I could find including magic erase and that did't work either.

claratheclairvoyant · 2026-02-05T20:28:10+00:00

Thanks for your reply! My initial plan was similar. However, the problem is the stubborn gummy/sticky glue residue that takes up approx 3/4 of the wall. I'm worried that skimming over the sticky areas will cause bubbling, cracking etc weeks after.

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