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Thanks for the advice, I already checked the outside plumbing (i had a
faucet burst at a rental place once)

I'm not sure that I can wait unitl the summer to fix the gaps, since I
plan on having the place rented by then. Will the rope allow for
compression?


I didn't suggest the rope, but I've heard of that technique. But, it's soft,
so it sounds like a safe bet. Meanwhile, why not get 3 estimates from REAL
floor finishers, and see if you can afford to have it done right before you
rent it? All it takes is a tenant who constantly leaves wet shoes in a small
area, and that part of the floor is ruined, unless it's finished correctly.