u/saritaa_fajitaa

Husband and I came home over the weekend to find a strong chemical smell, something like paint thinner, all throughout our apartment, with our kid and pets inside.

We couldn't find the source so I called our apartment office and got the AI agent. To be fair to the text chain below, the first time I *did* just say representative, but I did call a second time and specified emergency maintenance and what the issue was.

This (Monday, almost 48 hours later) is the first I heard back. I didn't want to resort to 911 if I didn't need to, but again, kids and pets breathing in unknown fumes is a big deal. They managed to confirm it was paint thinner that was coming through the vents from a unit they were working on on the other side of our building.

This isn't the first issue I've had here, and luckily we move in two weeks. I also know someone who works here and when a pipe burst in her apartment, it took them almost 30 minutes to arrive. So yeah, they suck, and I'm angry, and fuck AI.

Grabbed this awesome steamer trunk from marketplace for free. It's uh... way larger than I expected lol, so it's outside for now until we move to our new place in a couple of weeks.

I'm not sure the exact age, but there is a prepaid shipping sticker that looks like it could be from the 30s-ish. Started cleaning it tonight then realized there might be a chance of it being contaminated with lead, so I'm gonna get a test kit tomorrow.

Goal is to fill the gaps in some spots on the exterior so it doesn't break off anymore, then strip the paper lining from the interior and replace it. I love it, even if it's ginormous. Told my husband at least it technically doesn't take up any space since we can pack things in it. 😂

ETA: the shipping label looks like it could be 1930s, but I think the trunk is actually older than that, so hopefully this fits the definition of antique still!