Do You Enjoy Workmen in Your House?
By DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
United States
May 19, 2016 9:43am CST
I always love the finished product, but never people tramping through the house, banging, hammering, knocking, and creating a mess.
Today, my peace will be shattered all day long while we have a gas fireplace inserted in our fireplace. One man arrived early to move furniture and cover our carpet and floors. Soon, the electrician, chimney sweep, propane gas installer, and the men who shall install the fireplace will arrive.
I can't wait for them to leave!!!!
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26 responses
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 May 16
This is just the beginning! We are having the floors in this same room sanded, restained, and varnished June 1st. The same day for our deck outside. Then on to redo the entire family room. It's always something with a house. Never ends.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
20 May 16
I used to have a great handyman who was always a delight to have working in my house. It was like having a friend over. We chatted while he worked. But he moved to Arkansas, so in answer to your question, I do not enjoy having workmen in the house now, but I did before.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
20 May 16
@DianneN And cleanliness too. I get it. Peace and quiet, cleanliness and simple logical routines. Loverly.
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
22 May 16
I hate having workman in my home. I am always happy when the job is completed and I can get back to normal. LOL
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@Marilynda1225 (82733)
• United States
22 May 16
Sounds like a lot of mess and noise but I'm assuming the new gas fireplace will be wonderful once it's finished.
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@DeborahDiane (40290)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 May 16
I feel the same way! I hate having workmen here, especially if what they are doing takes all day, or longer!
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@DeborahDiane (40290)
• Laguna Woods, California
23 May 16
@DianneN - You are so right! My mother used to say that a house is never finished. Once you have painted and repaired everything, it is time to start over again! LOL
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 May 16
@DeborahDiane My mother said the same. Our mothers were right as it turns out! Now I have two homes to work on. My sister-in-law has three!
and they are clumsy...a hollowblock almost.fell into mybhead
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
20 May 16
No I hate it but it's a necessary evil I suppose. When we had our house rewired it took them 8 days. I was so glad when it was done.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
25 May 16
@DianneN Oh yea I would have hated them using my bathroom.
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@moffittjc (121563)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 May 16
Unfortunately, it's a necessary evil to get the finished product you want! Just think of how nice the fireplace will look when it's all said and done, and how many years of wonderful nights by the fire you will enjoy as a result!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 May 16
these men should take care of your furniture and not just drop them down. i hope your house is now done.
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