Finally got a council house but stressed with everything to do

[Holly03]

So if you have seen my previous posts the house I am in is shocking and was about to be declared uninhabitable due to how bad the damp and mould is, the carpets are soaking and stink. It’s that bad and the landlord has ignored it for years previous tenants moved for this reason. The house isn’t in the area I am or school area but to be honest I don’t care because I’m so grateful to have a house that is clean and safe for my children that I can sort transport for a school as that’s the only tie to this area. The thing is I’m so stressed with how to move so quick and sorting out cash for carpets and also replacing things like curtains and tables and things that have been ruined at this property. I’m having to delay the move by a week to be able to get in and decorate and also get the carpets in the week we move(hoping to move the day or so after the carpets are fitted) as I only get the keys next week so my aim is to move the first week of June due to stripping and decorating and then carpets which I’m only going to hopefully get the living room, kitchen and bedrooms done. I feel like I’m trying to do too much and stressing over money as I know it’s not gonna get all done and I just want it all ready to move as my son has additional needs and will struggle with the move as it is and it’s hard to decorate and move home around children especially with one being in nursery on 2 days. Any suggestions on how to get everything done in a week and a half- 2 weeks max

;Or did you not read it?

She is leaving an uninhabitable house.

Her council house will have kitchen cupboards, sink, a fully functioning bathroom.
The landlord, is the council.

Is it really necessary to strip the walls? Would save a lot of time if you just paint over existing wallpaper.
I don't see how you can possibly paint 3 rooms by yourself in a week while looking after a child.
Pick one or 2 max and then do the rest bit by bit.

The problem with painting over existing wallpaper is that if the wallpaper isn't in excellent condition it's a nightmare to strip afterwards. Also in terms of putting flooring down either do the walls first or make sure you use old sheets (buy from charity shop?) as drop cloths to protect them. If you're not good at wallpapering, paint would be a better choice. If you know somebody who can help you wallpaper, there are textured papers that are pretty good at covering up dodgy walls.

You might check out your local Freecycle for stuff you need - it's amazing what people want to get rid of.

I got my place through a housing association so I understand the stress.

I went to a second hand warehouse for my kitchen appliances. I got fridge freezer, washer dryer, and oven for about £500.

I used blow up mattresses while I was waiting to get the carpet fitted. I also got a few big second hand rugs to go down while I was waiting, as it was a bare concrete floor. I stayed in the one room to make it easier.

I did need underlay too because it was a concrete floor. I also needed to have the doors sanded down at the bottom so they would close when the carpet was down.

It wasn't too bad moving at this time of year. It would have been Baltic in the winter. I also had issues with the gas supply so there was no hot water for a few weeks.

You'll get there 🌺