Don’t Do As I Do
This is my hand.
The picture does not do justice to the swelling and bruising that are actually there. See that “cut” on the right? It’s actually a nice, deep puncture wound that is only possible when you jamb a screwdriver deep into your hand. I recommend you do not do this. Being the incredibly brave and tough girl that I am, avoiding the $100 ER charge and stitches, I hightailed it to mom’s and we super-glued the crap out of it. ALL BETTER!
Why did I do that, do you ask? Well, I’m “remodeling” my kitchen. I had new countertops put in. Here’s before:
Cute and adorable you say? Maybe, if you like three colors of tile, grout that could not be cleaned, a sink that had no finish (or garbage disposal) not enough outlets and just basic grunge. I am in the process of repainting/repairing the cabinets (stripping, hinges, closers, etc.) and the walls have to be repainted. I’m not done, but here’s a peek.
Looks better already.
I wish I could afford to do the floor, but that will come later. Oh, and a current stove. Mine is a yellow Montgomery Ward “Cook and Hold”. God knows how it “held”. I added the Ikea Expedit shelving to your left there.
So. Lesson learned. Hinges that are covered in years of paint do not respond well to screwdrivers. Screwdrivers hurt when they go several inches into your hand. Beware of screwdrivers.
When I’m finished with all I can afford right now, I will share the results…
Comments
But, you s gonn haves a purty kitchen when you gets done.
Puddles
Can't wait to see the finished kitchen. I really understand about the un-cleanable grout. I just spent an hour scouring the grout lines in our green tiled 1950's bathroom. I'm skipping the tile in the new place. Corian, wood, laminate...anything to avoid grout.
Benny & Lily
I actually sewed up my knee once with thread and needle. Was I crazy?
YES!
I hope you heal good,,,, I am sure just as good as going to ER.
And your "cottage " is looking adorable.
AND
We love the presszys that you sent to us,,,
THANK YOU so much Barbara.
Tweedles is in LOVE with her goodies,, and I am IN LOVE with ours
love
tweedles
Take care and stay away from the tools.
Hugs,
Screwdrivers are dangerous tools hear!
Your new kitchen is beautimous!
When they took the feeding tube out of my cats neck (Yikes!!) they also used super glue! I'd never heard of using it before. But it sure works!
Oh my, it gives me such inspiration to see you working on your kitchen! I have that and so much more ahead of me. Sigh.
Your new kitchen is coming along beautifully but be a bit more careful!
As Sophie said we may pay more in taxes, but we do have a good health care system in place....no matter what you may have heard. This is election day down there....
Ok, OK I'll stop. Your kitchen looks great already! Amazing how just a few changes can make a huge difference. Nice job.
Jim
please be careful, please watch it, don't get sick
love
tweedles
Celeste
Liz