Category Archives: House

On the street where we live

That went downhill quickly

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Marchbanks

M and I were going to do DIY. Until I made myself sick. Continue reading →

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No, it isn’t

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Marchbanks

Life in Austin has not been pleasant of late. Continue reading →

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Things that winter storms in the tropics make you do

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Marchbanks

They make you get out the lawn mower in January, among other things. Continue reading →

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No trees

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Marchbanks

The sleep study went better than I expected. Continue reading →

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The plumber has been and gone again

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Marchbanks

And THIS time the right hoses got replaced!

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Or maybe not

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Marchbanks

While the drain is fixed, the hot water line isn’t and is still dripping.  Complaint call is in to the plumber.

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There is kitchen water again

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Marchbanks

Plumbers charge heavily for knowing how to deal with other people’s shit, often literally. Continue reading →

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Drip, drip, drip

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Marchbanks

I couldn’t be satisfied with one leak. Oh, no. I had to have two. Continue reading →

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Well, that answered that question

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Marchbanks

The source of the under-sink leak is found—a handyman-engineering job that finally came apart. Continue reading →

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What fresh hell is this?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Marchbanks

Everything under the kitchen sink is wet. Continue reading →

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