washer woman blues.
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dancingleafdid I mention that I bought a new Washing machine?
It's a front load - Which are supposed to be super energy efficient & use less water etc. We just weren't sure that it would save enough money in water & electricity to make it worth while...but we bought one & we'll see, right?
It's a Kenmore (Sears) which means I will always be able to get parts for it (My parents are big on this as an advantage - because my dad generally repairs everything they buy.)
It has a soak function - which is something hubby really really wanted. He likes to soak his shirts in the summer. Otherwise the sunblock stains his neck & sleeves & only prolonged soaking ever seems to get that out.
Bad news #1 - it's black. - oh well.
Bad news #2 - they have to order it in... so I won't get it until Wednesday... Since I teach Wednesday night - I elected to pick it up on Thursday.
Bad news # 3 - I still have to get rid of our old one.
I can deal with all these issues.
The real reason that we bought at Sears... Someone had forgotten the boxing day sale price sign in the washer tub.
So I got it for the Boxing Day price.
me = happy to save $200.
We've decide that since the washer is out of it's spot now that we might as well pull the dryer out and DRYWALL that section of our unfinished laundry room. Since it is behind the washer & laundry tub - we should probably use the water proof drywall.
Anyone ever drywall before? Got any advice for a drywall virgin?
It's a front load - Which are supposed to be super energy efficient & use less water etc. We just weren't sure that it would save enough money in water & electricity to make it worth while...but we bought one & we'll see, right?
It's a Kenmore (Sears) which means I will always be able to get parts for it (My parents are big on this as an advantage - because my dad generally repairs everything they buy.)
It has a soak function - which is something hubby really really wanted. He likes to soak his shirts in the summer. Otherwise the sunblock stains his neck & sleeves & only prolonged soaking ever seems to get that out.
Bad news #1 - it's black. - oh well.
Bad news #2 - they have to order it in... so I won't get it until Wednesday... Since I teach Wednesday night - I elected to pick it up on Thursday.
Bad news # 3 - I still have to get rid of our old one.
I can deal with all these issues.
The real reason that we bought at Sears... Someone had forgotten the boxing day sale price sign in the washer tub.
So I got it for the Boxing Day price.
me = happy to save $200.
We've decide that since the washer is out of it's spot now that we might as well pull the dryer out and DRYWALL that section of our unfinished laundry room. Since it is behind the washer & laundry tub - we should probably use the water proof drywall.
Anyone ever drywall before? Got any advice for a drywall virgin?
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Date: 2009-01-10 12:18 am (UTC)We did this once and it turned out very well and was much cheaper than having someone do it all.
Mudding isn't for amateurs; It requires a 'touch' you can't get without a lot of experience.
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Date: 2009-01-10 12:22 am (UTC)so...if I hang it ... Horizontally... Should it be up an inch from the floor? or what?
It seems... like it should not rest on the floor ... but? I'm not sure & I can't seem to find an answer.