Would you believe...

I actually installed the thermostat that I just received from www.oneprojectcloser.com! It arrived today and I had it in and working in about an hour. The hardest part was figuring out the wiring, I can't stand looking at wiring diagrams.

Below: one of my little helpers helping me unpack


Below: before and after


And it works! I've only played with it a little bit and already I'm really happy with it. Thanks again One Project Closer!

Well, we got something accomplished this weekend.

We got the Christmas Tree up!


I had planned on replacing the cracked cast iron drain pipe coming down from the 2nd floor bathroom but that didn't happen. I did manage to take pictures of it though.

Below is the new PVC section that our plumber put in:

Below shows the cracked section that I tried a temporary epoxy patch on - didn't work.

I did also manage to get to Home Depot with all 3 kids in tow. I picked up a section of angle and through bolts that will be used to support the pipe as I cut the section out. Hope to get to it this week!

Yes!

I won the Trane giveaway from www.oneprojectcloser.com! This is something we really needed at home and it couldn't have come at a better time - it's freezing outside.

Now the trick will be to get it installed this season or at least before its technology becomes outdated. Not that I think it will be difficult to install, it's just that I have a knack for getting things done in a timely fashion.