I would put some ant bait gel in there.

There are many examples of the mirror opposite in business deals:Very slick package,lots of hair gel talk and dressInterested in profitabilityNetwork-oriented and presented as valuableHOWEVER...that translates into: absolutely no common sense business acumen 72 hours for email turnaroundExternalized anger at others when needs are unmet.Constant need to "own" every aspect of their business which makes it, by default, impossible to ever "automate" by focusing on the business vision

paint is the best way to go if there in bad condition if not leave them alone replace thie sink bottom with a new skin clean with murphys soap and oil if interiors are rough looking put down white glue down paper.painting with one coat of primer should run you about $20.00 a ln ft. oak will show all its grain after painting you would have to put 4 -5 coats of primer sand in between coats to hide the grain and it wont completly disapear you can also paint and gel coat stain over paint for an older antique like finish

The crack is filled with silicone gel and the pipe was completely wrapped in electric tape.  

The house is just about ready except that now we've discovered that the nicotine stains in the shower grout will not come out. we've tried just plain grout cleaner (haha) and white vinager mixed with baking soda to no avail.

You attach the plate with this special gel adhesive that creates an etched tattoo (as they call it) behind the plate -- so if someone removes the plate it clearly tells anyone who sees it that it's a STOLEN ITEM.https://www.stoptheft.com/support/securityplatefaq...

@Erin MaloneIt's an easy and inexpensive way to update - I would stainI have used a gel stain in the past -  clean really well and you don't have to sand 

The nicotine is on them as well.

(pic below shows one of the nicotine coated window frames). 

There's no gas or electricity currently near the fireplace, but I could go with one of those gel-burning ones.