Month: August 2016

The upstairs tub is…FIXED!!!  After watching numerous youtube videos, I struck out on my own and began “fixing” the tub.  The experts (digital armchair plumbers) assured me it is a simple “remove and replace” job.  Great!

Home Depot Trip Log:

1. Screw backout bit to remove a stuck screw in the shower handle
2. Screw removal kit, the backout bit…bites
3. Shower cartridge and replacement screw (2 and 2.5 inches just in case) plus some faucet grease (good investment it turns out).
4. Shower cartridge removal tool  Mission aborted after I had a total “M” moment and saved $12 – $40 bucks.

So now we have the house water turned back on AND hot water in the shower upstairs.  Next mission, add that flexible shower attachment and also take the dogs to the vet!

So I’m well on my way to making the king pig for Halloween.  The paper mache thing is pretty fun but messy and takes up a lot of room.  Probably best to do these big projects without a bunch of people trying to live in the same space.  I do wish the kids were here to help out, it would be fun to make some crafts together.  Mostly feeling unmotivated because I miss you and want to see you soon.  The end of the month can’t come fast enough for me.

xoxo Love you xoxo