...but I'm serious when I say this back room redo might kill me. I almost electrocuted myself this morning when I was applying spackle around an electrical outlet. I guess my putty knife slipped and hit one of the screws inside the box, but I couldn't swear by that. All I know is that there was a loud pop, I jumped, and when I opened my eyes sparks were flying all across the floor. The metal blade of the putty knife had a 1/4 inch chunk out of one corner. Not a good way to start the day, but it sure woke me up! Fortunately, no harm came to me from the incident, although I had to get James to install a new plug when he did the rest of that room today.
Aside from that -- we're still making progress. The closet is finished, aside from sanding when it's dry. I thought James would do that, but he didn't seem too inclined so I guess I'll have to, and that won't be pretty. I don't do well when it comes to sanding above my head, so it probably won't be a very good job but it's a closet, people. I can only apply so much angst to the issue. James also put the window stop trim in place, and that looks good. I primed some of the woodwork so at least I feel I accomplished something. There's more spackle to be applied here and there and more priming, then I can start painting the color on it.
The room suddenly is taking on a whole new life. Getting the white over most of the wood lightened the room much more than I expected and my heart takes a small leap when I walk into it now. I'm at the point where I can see it coming together and I want to do nothing but continue -- but I can't. I must work tomorrow, and I only have so much energy. Still -- it's happening.
I even managed to get a bit of compost sifted and into the new raised beds today.
A work in progress
7 years ago
Where's the photos?
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