Home Depot

I think previously I had mentioned that our house has several little projects going on and none seem to be moving anywhere. I did make an effort to tackle most of those projects in question, but our house has continued to fail. Over the past 6 months or so it has literally been one thing after another.

My initial thought is-lets leave. Lets go buy a new house so we don't have to deal with all this old failing junk in our house and we can buy ourselves a few years of maintenance free living. I know this is not realistic, in my mind I could rationalize still that it is and just to be me.. I may do that on occasion. However, I know that currently this is not an option for us.

We will be living in this house for at least a few more years.

So, with that statement swallowed.... or gulped, I delve into the home improvement mode.. and start going room by room repairing what we need to repair.

Our 1st floor bathroom was without a toilet for a few months, last weekend, we replaced the toilet. Now here lies my control issue.. who can bear to look at a bathroom with a sparkly white toilet and a dated blue and gold vanity with lights that match the 70s era look??? Ya, not me. NOT AT ALL. My husband-yes.. We need to rip out the sink and replace the floor just so my mind can rest in regards to the fashion faux-pau taking place in my bathroom.

Our 2nd floor shower in not in use currently because it has been dripping into our kitchen-behind a couple cabinets. This is like the wholly grail of home owner issues to me. Water = mold, which leads to all sorts of menacing thoughts running through my brain. This will be a bigger project, likely involving our insurance and some experts to assist with the work. I envision a HUGE MESS... I try not to think about it too much.

Needless to say, the local Home Depot is our friend. The employees now recognize me and chat w the kids when we enter.. its comforting, but very sad.. ha ha..