Fun With Home Repair Projects

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It is what we learn after we know it all that really counts.
~ John Wooden

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Today's post is mainly because my brother-in-law likely never thought I'd do it.  Perhaps it is getting the last laugh.  Even better, it is John's anointment into the world of my blog.  Welcome to the club John.  Now you and Aaron have even more in common (and one more thing to complain about).  

How is it that most of our family fun times also end up involving a toilet?  That, along with the addition of lots of beer, sure does make for some good laughs.  Upon arrival to my sister's house today for some stamping time with the girls and "bar research" (ahem...an excuse to drink lots of beer) for the guys, and learning there was a slight toilet issue, I knew this was going to be good material.  I paid very close attention to the days happenings and I have to say, I did learn a few things in regard to home repair projects - particularly when it comes to toilets.  I'll share them with you all.  

1.  Know where the shut off valve is.
We had no mishaps today, but remembering the time Aaron and I attempted to fix a leaky faucet, the first question we ask with any home repair project that involves water is "Where is the shut off valve?"  

2.  The size of your tool does matter. 
Apparently the stubby screwdriver John retrieved from his toolbox did not measure up to the enormous one my father took from his van (trusty toolbox always in tow).  I felt bad for John knowing he simply didn't measure up, but hey...he did get some free tools from my dad as a result.  

3.  Small bathrooms do not hold three large egos.
I'm not sure how all three of them fit in that less than ginormous bathroom where there was initially some talk of just removing a "bolt."  The thought of the three of them, in this very bright pink bathroom, all hunched over near the toilet sizing up said bolt, really put me in stitches.  

4.  Threaten to take photos. 
I threatened to take a photo which may have led to a very quick repair job.  I may be using this one in the future. 

5.  New toilet seats can be hazardous for your manhood.
After installing a new toilet seat on the upstairs bathroom, my brother-in-law felt the need to forewarn us ladies as we stamped to watch the toilet lid upstairs.  Mmm-kay?  Apparently, the new lid was unaware it was required to remain in its upright position.  John just might have nightmares about this one for a while.  

6.  Never go barefoot in the bathroom. 
This lesson came shortly after lesson #5. 

7.  At the conclusion of a home repair project, have beer.  Lots and LOTS of beer!
Given the hilarity of the day, this may have actually commenced somewhere between lessons #1 and #2. 
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