Pretty popular in the neighborhood. . .

So, there's a bathtub in my front yard. Not just a bathtub, but a cast-iron tub created in (we think) 1938. It took four big men to take it down the stairs and out of the house, and in the process did quite a job to my steps, smashing them up a bit (good thing the steps are going to be carpeted, I guess).



It's good that I have nice neighbors, cause I am not sure how long it's going to sit there! I hope not a long time. I've had a couple people suggest (and it seems some of them were serious) that I put the tub in my backyard, fill it with dirt and plant some flowers. I don't think so!!

Couple other things going on. . .

My new walk in closet is close to being framed in and drywalled (actually closer than this picture shows). The final size will be 11" x 5'6". woo-hoo!!



Several people have asked about the dreaded wallpapering and given some suggestions (thanks for that). It's still going on (want to help?) I bought a steamer this week and will try it out this weekend. Fabric softener was also suggested so I figure if I try all three (the steamer, the fabric softener and the gel stuff) at the same time, nothing's staying up! Actually, I won't do that. That could cause more issues than I already have. Like this. . .

This is what happens when you put the wallpaper directly on the drywall without primer or anything else (thanks to you previous owners). .. the drywall comes down with the wallpaper and it has to be done all over again. Crap. (sorry, maybe you shouldn't blog that word, but I'm still new to this).