Day 117
I know I did not buy a lemon of a house … but the last 2 days I have been feeling like it is becoming a money pit. I know that’s not true … but some little oddities (aka: problems/challenges) have sprung up that will have, well, Visa, liking me. A LOT.
The electrician was here the other day. He put up my beautiful brass chandelier that I brought with from my old house. It’s up and gorgeous but I keep wondering how much prettier it would look if it was actually centered OVER THE TABLE and not 18″ from it? He will be “swagging” it to center over the table … however, it is an acoustic tiled ceiling and I am wondering what kind of whatever is above that tile to HOLD a chandelier? I guess we will find out … however, I think it might cost me!
When in the garage, same electrician, said that most of the fixtures belonged in a museum. They have since been ripped out. By the looks of these things I’m thinking that this was the original workroom of Thomas Edison. Menlo Park, my ass … it was Park Ridge in my garage! Anyway, Tom would be happy to know that his original works were still in existence. I didn’t say they were working, but they are still up. Or rather – were.
In going through same garage I was told I needed to get rid of the antiquation and ca-ching … get a new panel. Oh joy! JUST what I was hoping for!
I’ve been thinking I want a new sink/cabinet whatever up in my second bathroom. The pedestal that is in there now would make a munchkin very happy. I have to, practically, bend over at a 90 degree angle to spit out my toothpaste into the sink. For someone with a lousy back this twice daily habit has become painful and most annoying. And the fact that everytime I ran water (more than what is used by a mouse to bathe) the sink would clog up. Well, fix both problems by getting a new sink! However, my dad thought he’d fix the clog today and well, the problem is beyond his expertise (yet hopefully not that of a plumber’s) and so I will have to call in a professional. No wonder 2 bottles of Draino and/or Liquid Plumber did nothing! How fast can I say, “Money down the drain?”
The basement. Ah, the basement. It’s actually a decent basement – white walls and some built ins that are super handy and high enough ceilings to put in tall bookshelves and my fridge. I am, however, having some “liquid” on the floor. And, I have yet to figure out if it’s seepage … or if the cats are being naughty! I’m hoping, as disgusting as it is, that it is the latter and that I don’t have actual water coming in from the foundation. More ca-ching.
And then there’s the lawn, that is mostly weeds. And the chain link fencing that is too close to the sidewalk and over my property line. And the lack of a privacy fence in the backyard so when the neighbor kids are petting Gertie they also wave to me if I’m on my couch. (Nice!) And the kitchen sink that leaks … and the windows that are broken or don’t work. Ca-ching, ca-ching, ca-ching.
I think, at the moment, there’s only one thing to do when you are faced with money pit woes … order pizza!