Art's big joke about all his home maintenance projects is that it always takes 3 times longer than he thought it would. Sometimes even 5 times longer. He just doesn't like to give up.
OK, now that he'd gotten the part he needed in the morning, he decided to start on the leaky faucet project right away. That was a surprise. I thought he'd wait for the next day to get an earlier start.
But no... He was done in maybe an hour. That's the broken cartridge he needed to replace in the middle photo. He put a piece of newsprint by the handle to make sure he'd fixed the leak.
Buoyed by the success of the faucet project, he started on the screen project. And it wasn't even lunch time yet! This was totally amazing.
You can see where he'd just duct taped the screen frames together, but it caused a space where mosquitoes could come through. Granted, I haven't had a mosquito problem in a while. This is weird. I wonder if the clouds of gazillion finches we have in the islands now eat mosquitoes.
Uh oh... going off on a tangent again.
Anyway, Art laid out all his supplies to put the screens together.
And went straight to work.
Yes, it's true we had to delay dinner by a few minutes, but he finished!
This has got to be a record.
So what else could I ask him to do?
Yeah, gotta keep them moving and busy! it looks like he has a good work set up.
ReplyDeleteWhile it is somewhat surprising to me that he can do these things, it is more surprising that he enjoys doing these tings.
ReplyDeleteGood for Art!
ReplyDeleteYou are making him a world wide home repair star and he might not stop.
ReplyDeleteAmazing husband...mine likes to fix things but every once in a while, he decides to take it to the experts like when my old Sears Kenmore sewing machine wouldn't work. Two days later and $55 it's like new from the repair shop!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Art is very handy.
ReplyDeleteAs a handy man of sorts, we get in streaks like this. When we fix things successfully, it boosts our motivation to keep on fixing things. Kind of like a runners high that runners get. But if we procrastinate long enough, it is hard to break out of procrastination to start doing things.
ReplyDeleteWhat I'm saying is, it is too late for suggestions on what to have Art fix. You will have to wait until he is motivated and fixing things and then give him the premade list! That is what my wife does.
Art has mentioned that runners high. Since I'm bad at exercising, I can't imagine that sort of feeling. But hmmmm... you and he are rather similar about those fix-it streaks. And right now he's fixing the basin faucet handle on his side of the bathroom. I wonder how long this streak will last.
DeleteWow, there is just nothing he won't attempt and do like a pro. He deserves applause and a yummy dessert.
ReplyDeleteI have to do things when I'm in the mood and it's great that he felt like fixing everything right then. Strike while the iron is hot!
ReplyDeleteSimply wonderful. Fixing the kitchen faucet? Dishwasher?
ReplyDeleteI laugh about any job taking many times longer . the same thing happens here.
ReplyDeleteYou two make a good pair! Anyway Kay, I love your big windows in your kitchen, they really open things up :)
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to say it was my idea to have those big windows in the kitchen. If Art says it was his idea, don't believe him. Then again, with my memory going to pot, it could have been him. I do love those windows though.
DeleteThe windows look great and I love those multiple windows and the green view you have.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Kay and Art!! Wishing you wonderful Makahiki Season in your home! Best Aloha to dear Mom always <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure!
ReplyDeleteI do love your windows, and you still have privacy from the neighbors with your plants.
We have a double monster house almost completed behind of our house. It is huge and joined together with a common hollow tile wall. Their large windows look down into my yard and house and so I must figure out a way to block them. The problem is that it needs to be 12 feet high. Can you send Art over to fix that?
Luckily we really do love those neighbors. All our homes are really packed TIGHT together though, so there's really not a lot of privacy. It's a problem for a lot of homes in Hawaii. Hmmmm....12 feet high, hunh? There might be a regulation on that. :-)
DeleteFor fences I think it is 6-8 feet max. Our fence between us is only 6' high and their 2nd story is only 5 feet away from us. Maybe skinny tall trees (already planted some papaya trees) but that will take a long time to grow and they don't last more than a few years. I keep thinking and thinking of solutions.
DeleteWell done Art :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the coming weekend.
All the best Jan
He is an amazing guy!
ReplyDeleteMy parents' Oklahoma brick condo had screens that weren't metal, but some kind of black plastic mesh, where you could still see through them. About 15 years later, the constant sun on one side finally melted the screens. My son learned how to replace screens when he worked at an old-time hardware store in high school, so he replaced them with "real" screens.
ReplyDeleteEspecially when some repairs are so costly in Hawaii, Art is a handy guy to have around. He could expand his business to other states. I'll make my list for him!
Linda in Kansas
Art made our screens with fiberglass. The original window screens were also made of fiberglass and didn't melt. The problem was in the frame. The frame is made of aluminum and the spring is made of steel. The different metals react to each other and deteriorate. I guess it can't be helped and he'll probably have to change them again in 10 years with the salty Hawaiian air.
DeleteMaybe he could take a nap. That's a lovely lot of windows in your kitchen!
ReplyDeleteWell done. He is so persistent.
ReplyDeleteThe new Obama book is certainly a heavy one. Since it is awkward to hold, I rest it on a pillow. Since it is a heavy read, I am reading it in small bites. I find it really interesting.
ReplyDeleteYes really, great windows and light. And Art? --every woman's dream husband.
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