Marriage does some funny things to people. I know, crazy statement, but oh so true isn't it? For instance, prior to marriage my maintenance skills were limited to changing the oil in my car every so often or picking up the dirty clothes off the floor of my room. I was limited so to speak. With the addition (or shall I say upgrade) of wife and house, I truly believe I am evolving some new superhuman powers! Well, maybe not, but I have discovered something called the hammer, the tape measure, and the occasional 1/18 hex nut drill bit accompanied with the 12Volt oscillating torque driven DeWalt Drill. (aka, power screwdriver). That's right, call me Bob Villa or even Tim the Tool-man Taylor because I am now unstoppable when it comes to doing home repair/upgrades.
For instance, and I wont try to sugar coat the situation, we had a horribly outdated/cheaply constructed master bathroom. Can you imagine the initial appeal? ...shiny chrome Hollywood strip bulb lighting, 1 acre x 1 acre sized mirror, $4.99 wholesale faucet, construction grade oak vanity, and beautiful lenoleum flooring. Everybody say it with me now, ooooohh aaahhhh! Needless to say, it was time for a change. And if I forgot to mention in prior posts, Bridget has developed some super powers too. The one that comes to mind is her uncanny ability to find super deals on "things" from yardsales, thrift stores, you name it. It so happened that our superpowers combined when Bridget found a new bathroom light fixture for 6, thats right, 6 dollars. The bathroom remodel was officially a go, so i put my utility belt on. Hey! dont make fun of the utility belt, you would'nt make fun of Batman's would you?
First, we decided to paint. So we painted, and painted, and painted. Black paint...everywhere. It wasnt long before we got carried away.
Replaced the lighting, put a new mirror up, new faucet in, new hardware, tiled the floor. Please hold while I catch my breath.I think Bridget is appreciative, but this past week she really despised going to bed with me hammering away until midnight or later. Ah Well, its over now and I am pleased. Bridget is pleased. I have put my superpowers in remission for now, but Im sure it is only a matter of time before "Chris the Contractor" strikes again. Same time, same channel.
