Another update. My husband is a nurse so he does not think he is much of a handy man. I think he does a great job but when he was cutting a whole in the kitchen bench to put the sink in the house we have just sold, the circular saw slipped and nearly went through is stomache, I was just a bit worried about him cutting the hole in the bench for the gas burners and so was he. The painter who is painting our house said to me, "Is Rick going to cut that hole in the bench?" I told him that I didn't think he wanted to do it. I was going to call a carpenter. Steve the painter said. "I'll do it if you like". so he did. I was so grateful. So the hobs are in the bench and the gas fitter is coming tomorrow to connect them. Stand by for photos once it is all tidied up.

glad this post has a happy ending

How scary for you. I'm glad he wasn't hurt.

You were putting a sink in the house you've already sold? I guess you'd made a deal that the sink would be in for the new buyers? Good end to the story, anyway. Seems your mister could stick with being tool-carrier. Though (supervised) practice might help if he wants to be better with tools. Most of us learn by trial and error -sewing or woodwork, it's all similar!

Scary stuff, Alice. Farm machinery can pose many a heart-in-mouth moment, too - like chain saws up gum trees in high winds. I'm so glad that the painter was on hand to offer his help. Bet you're getting excited now with the new house coming together.
AlmaG.

After I read the first words I had this awful feeling in my stomach. Reading further I am so glad your husband wasn't hurt.

Thank goodness all is well. Looking forward to some pictures. Sarah.

I hate circular saws.. My first Hubby (rest his soul) was building a porch at our home and was using one of those saws and it caught his pant leg as he was putting it down and yep.. cut his leg really bad.. 51 blanket stitches to put the leg back together and 3 days in the hospital.. to this day I do not like to be around when someone is using one..

Yikes, disaster averted thank goodness!!

That sounds scary him trying to do a DIY (do it yourself)project and not good with tools. It was a blessing the painter was willing to step in and help out. Sometimes it's better not watching them work.

Alice, this sounds like my hubby. He is not very knowledgable in home remodeling, but wants to help me. His use of saws and other tools make me rather nervous, on edge. I tell him to go relax and I'll call him, should I need his help! ....uhmm...perhaps he DOES KNOW what he is doing!! LOL
Angel

Glad for you and Rick I love to read happy endings!

YEOW! I sucked in my breath reading about Rick's near stomachache-yikes Alice. Glad all is going well though-lucky lucky you.I dread the day we start re-doing my kitchen-probably next summer. Take lotsa pictures of everything-especially your studio- =O) ~linda~

I gets knots in my stomach when Jim gets busy with the power tools!!!! What a scary thing having that come at your stomach, WHEW!! Can't wait to see pics, Alice.......

I'm glad that he escaped injury! Love, Lidia

Alice I'm glad that nothing bad happened to your husband. I know how dangerous tools can be. In our house I'm the one who uses the circular saw and all the other heavy stuff.
Some women get diamondrings after the birth of the children but I had wished my Festool-equipment (was a good idea ;o).
Greeting, Bettina
PS: That's our kitchen during the built-up and now :o)

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6 comments

by basketkase 20 Oct 2011

Bettina......you go Girl!! Beautiful job!

by lindalee757 20 Oct 2011

WTG Bettina!! looks great. I'm like you, diamonds and jewels are nice-I don't mind getting them, but I would rather have something that I can be constructive with.

by crafter2243 20 Oct 2011

Bettina you are a girl after my own heart. In my house painting, fixing, repairing was done by me. Husband was not good at it. He would cook instead while I was building deck with a friend. You did awesome.

by bumblebee 20 Oct 2011

Well, I dont feel so weird. Because I do all the painting, etc. Hubby was at the office and not his thing and no time.
I can wield a circular saw but mostly use it to cut off tree branches to big for my ratchet pruners.

by bumblebee 20 Oct 2011

Nice before and after pictures. I'm to busy now taking care of my hubby who is homebound with MS so I let the contractors come and they charged me $150
to install some baseboard. OUCH
I would have done it myself had I realized
how pricey even tho house insurance mostly
paid for it.

by ansalu 20 Oct 2011

bumblebee so sorry to read about your husband and those tradespeople charge you so much. The only thing I'm really afraid of is an angel grider. Once it nearly flow out of my hand :o( Since them I prefer other tools...