....In with the new. That was the theme for my weekend.
My microwave went out in January. I'm not sure how old it was because it came from my parents remodel of their new home a few years ago. I remembered it being fairly easy to install, but the issue this time was I would be going with stainless steel to keep up with the times. So I've been watching prices until I found one around $200. Old...
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Now I can have popcorn again! I made sure the new one was the same main dimensions as the old. The wall plate fit perfectly. I had to drill new holes in the cabinet for the upper bolts and power cord. Which is probably why they recommend you have 2 people helping with the install. But of course, I think I am superwoman, so I tackled it myself. At one point I was holding up the mircowave with my knees while my sissy ass drill battery died on me while the microwave was already on the wall plate. Only took an hour overall, but I'll be requesting some manly tools for Christmas this year.
Since I went to the Sears warehouse on the westside, I decided to hit some stores I rarely get to. While shopping, I found a new art piece that I thought would fit well in my entry way and tie in well with my new bookcases. Old...
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After I grabbed this oriental piece, I turned into the next aisle and just about shat myself. There was this HUGE canvas painting I had to have. When I say huge, I mean 5 ft x 6 ft. It was exactly the same colors as my pillows on the couch. It was going to be perfect and I just needed to figure out where it would fit and how the hell I was going to get it home. I originally planned for it in the dining room, but once I measured, it was way too large. I've been looking for a new piece in there and since I love the painting my parents got me for my birthday that was in my living room, I decided it could go in the dining and the new monster could go in the living room. Old...
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To get the monster home, I returned to the store, employed the truck of DJWeave and brought some duct tape to tie it down. New...
I freaking love it! Only bad part is that I sit with it to my back, so guess I'll just have to walk in and out of my room more often to enjoy it!
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