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- The Seduction
- Getting By, Still
- Sinking Slowly
- Economics 2025
- Well, That Was A Short Lifetime
- Thanks. And No Thanks.
- Face Off
- For Better, For Worse
- Hoarder? Not.
- Spoke Too Soon, Again …
- Still Living the Dream
- Crossed Off
- Artificially Intelligent (or … Okay, Boomer)
- Happy Birthdays!
- Ah, Those Fun Times in Market Research
- Update on Electric Charge Issue
- Old Owner, Old Dog
- A Different Beat
- Retirement Financial Struggles vs Corporate Greed
- I came across this post while searching for something else, and knew you would all enjoy re- reading it. It reminds me of why I’m so glad we moved – the neighbors we have now are awesome!
Tag Archives: renovations
Sigh
Can’t things just once go the way they’re supposed to? I was all excited today because the bathroom subflooring and wainscoting went in without a hitch. The medicine cabinet I bought fits and was installed without problems. The plumbing is ready to … Continue reading
Posted in Household Items, That's Life
Tagged contractors, contruction, frustration, house, renovations
20 Comments
Deja Vu
What kind of fool fixes up a house for the sole purpose of selling at a better price, and then buys a “new” 77-year-old house which needs pretty much all of the same updates? A fool called “Cordelia’s Mom” – of course. Poor Teddy … Continue reading
Posted in Household Items, Teddy Rosalie, That's Life
Tagged contractors, contruction, houses, plumbing, renovations
17 Comments
And We’re Off!
Finally! This truly ugly bathroom will be history! Demo and renovation started this morning. Of course, you all know the way my luck runs. The first thing we found out is that there is no shutoff valve on the kitchen sink, and … Continue reading
Panic Time
“OMG, where’s that damn check?!” In order to recoup that $2,900 we gave to the fence contractor who never showed up, no longer answers the phone, and has closed his office, I thought it wise to send a formal demand … Continue reading
Posted in Household Items, Photography, That's Life
Tagged Classic Fence, Cody, construction, contractor, fence, Puppy Cody, renovations
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