Wednesday was another beautiful day, with a projected high of 81 degrees F. I know the car was uncomfortably warm when I went home for lunch!
Back home after work, I opened all the windows up. Then I changed clothes. My focus tonight was to move more wood chips, but I had several items to take care of first.
So first, I washed the roasting pan and rack, metal bowls and sheet tray from yesterday's cookout. Then I started the mid-week laundry. Finally, I went out and filled the bird feeder and suet cage.
While I was out there, I started talking to my neighbor (Rick), his wife (Tammy) and the guy that power-washed my play structure. My neighbor built the deck that covers the south-side of his pool about three years ago, but never stained or sealed it. So, this guy was over to power-wash it for him. I mentioned I was gonna try and stain and seal the play structure this summer, but he told me that I would need to power-wash it again. Apparently, you power wash it, wait one day and then seal it or dirt or crud start to build up, yet again.
Rick suggested I could cut off the top and add it to my patio as a deck. I said although it's seldom used, I figure it would be a good selling point, if I ever have to let the house go. The power washer guy said, "Well, what about the little girl who was out here when I was working?" I explained that was my granddaughter Riese, but she doesn't live nearby.
Since we were talking, I asked Rick (who is a building contractor) if he knew a good plumber (I'm not sure I mentioned this, but my hot water in the kitchen only comes out in a thin stream, not enough to wash dishes). He said he did and the guy is now the plumbing inspector for Dearborn. He immediately called him on his cell phone, put it on speaker and I told him my problem.
He suggested two things I could try myself and promised me if that didn't solve it, he would come over. He cautioned me that, as he had a day job, it would have to be at night. I said I was a working man myself and that would be preferable.
I went inside and got my trimming shears and, back outside, cut the vegetation around St. Francis. Now you can see him! Finally, I got my tape measure and mapped out the raise bed-garden. I want to build a trellis for the tomatoes this year, you see. The cheap ones don't work that well and the cages my neighbor Rick gave me last fall (his father made them) are too big.
Back inside, I grabbed the lawnmower key and headed into the garage. It was just after 6:30 PM, BTW.
I moved two dump trailer loads and two wheelbarrow loads before my back started complaining. Then I put away the tractor and trailer, buttoned everything up and came inside at 8:10 PM.
I washed up and then made dinner. I warmed up that steak and some of those grilled potatoes. The steak was a little overcooked for me (medium, rather than the medium-rare I prefer) but tasted excellent.
I watched some TV, but turned in early.
"He suggested two things I could try myself and promised me if that didn’t solve it, he would come over" what are the two things? I have the same problem but in my bathroom (only the sink, not the shower) please advise
ReplyDeleteI knew that, but hesitated to put them down as it applied only to my kitchen faucet. He said the number one culprit would be the diverter in the faucet (I have one of those spray hoses you see. So I am to take apart the faucet, check the diverter for those little white pieces, reassemble and test.
ReplyDeleteNow, I should tell you, I told him I took out the aerator in the downstairs bathroom faucet because it kept getting clogged with sediment. He said. "Was it white?" And I said yes. He said this is very common and its not sediment, its a plastic pipe inside the older hot water heaters that's disintegrating!
Since I don't know how old the hot water heater is (it still uses a pilot flame, rather than electronic ignition) I might be looking at replacing it.
Anyway, if that doesn't work, he suggested turning off the shut off, opening up the faucet (to relieve the pressure) and then wrapping the pipe with a towel. Then disconnect the flexible water line. He said since this is where you reduce the water from 3/4 inch pipe to 3/8 line, things can get stuck.
He suggested putting a coffee cup over the opening and then turning on the shut off. If the flow of water is weak, like it is now at the faucet, give him a call. If its strong, replace the flexible pipe.
Hope that helps. I'll keep you apprised at my progress.