Act I
I'm Feeling Drained
I've officially over this renovation. I had a dream last night that I woke up, went downstairs and the old sponge paint kitchen was back. I wasn't happy, but wasn't that upset either. I hate it when dreams are so literal. It really depresses me.I'm Feeling Drained
Act II
Finish Work is Not My Forte
I'll tackle any demolition project with the zeal that I normally reserve for 75% off sales and cherry-dipped ice cream cones. Give me a project that involves putting back, not taking away, and suddenly I turn into a Nervous Nelly. I was supposed to get ready for the new garbage disposal. Easy job right? Should take 2 hours max right? Yeah, totally not done. I did buy the garbage disposal, but still could not make myself tackle the project. Ugh.Finish Work is Not My Forte
Act III
Thanks Handyman Mag, but EW.
Thanks Handyman Mag, but EW.
The bathtub drain has been really slow lately. I sort of like it. Gives my feet a good soak while I'm showering. I call it The Poor Women's Spa Treatment. Marc does not agree. And somehow this fix got deemed to be my responsibility. Maybe because I have more hair? Well, geez Hon, sorry about that, I'll break out the dog shears ASAP. You liked GI Jane, right?
Anyway, I was very lucky because instead of pouring bottle after $5 bottle of Drain-O down the drain, our new Handyman Magazine November 2008 issue came in the mail with an article specifically on how to clean each type of tub drain. (I was going to scan and post it here, but that seems like a definite copyright infringement. So if you have a slow drain, leave a comment with your email and I'll send it to you.)
It took about 2 minutes, but what I found was very disturbing considering that the drain line is new and I haven't had long hair in over 9 months. I don't even want to take a pic and post it, which is saying a lot considering that this blog was founded to post pics of dead cats.
Drain is clear now, but I do have a bone to pick with The Husband. There was quite a bit of belly button lint clogging that drain up, and as a proud "outtie" I vote Not Guilty on that one. Next time, the jobs all yours Love. :)
It took about 2 minutes, but what I found was very disturbing considering that the drain line is new and I haven't had long hair in over 9 months. I don't even want to take a pic and post it, which is saying a lot considering that this blog was founded to post pics of dead cats.
Drain is clear now, but I do have a bone to pick with The Husband. There was quite a bit of belly button lint clogging that drain up, and as a proud "outtie" I vote Not Guilty on that one. Next time, the jobs all yours Love. :)
Oh please, send me that article. My poor woman's spa treatment shows up more frequently than I would like after each time I clean it. Thanks. lmwva.at.yahoo.com.
ReplyDeleteI'm totally interested in your methods for actually SEEing what was clogging your drain - in all the glorious grossness. sandra at stumphouse dot net. Thanks!
ReplyDeletePlease send me that article, too! I am in dire need of it. Pouring Drano down the shower drain once a week or so is getting to me. Thanks! wussinboots at live dot com.
ReplyDeleteOn act I, I am about with you.
ReplyDeleteMan, we were so phyched one year ago. All that new stuff to learn. Things to do. Changes to make.
Now, I just have HAD IT with learning curves. It's taking longer to figure things out, believe it or not. What's up with that?
I saw some shots of where the house was last February and it made me a little bit sick to my stomach. I may feel differently in a few months, but right now, I'm over it.
But there's still a lot to do...alas.
I'll keep a stiff upper lip if you do. ;)
I just had to use some famous Liquid Pipe Snake.. please tell.
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I would love to know this information. We seem to have this happen a lot and I am starting to think it has something to do with the dog wanting to lie in the tub all of the time. Who knows. moonstars11 @ yahoo dot com. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would love the article. I am getting tired of making baking soda and vinegar volcano in my bathroom sink! wallerka at yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteOk all, I sent the article out, let me know if you don't receive it!
ReplyDeleteI was also excited about that article when we got our Handyman magazine! I'm glad to hear it works. Our guest bathroom drain is slow, and I'm scared to try it there because we've only used that shower once. Anything in there is not from us. Ew.
ReplyDeleteat first my baking soda/vinegar volcano cleaned the tub drain...not anymore. My feet come out looking like prunes.
ReplyDeleteEmail me oh queen of the footie pajamas....mandell25 at aol dot com
Can I have the article, too, please?? njbeach04@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks!