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Monica Shalviri
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Comments (8)I just returned a new basic, TL washer from Sears that I bought 2 months ago to replace my awful Calypso which finally bit the dust completely. My thought was that if I bought a basic washer, I would have less problems. I went to Sears again...my mistake...don't you hate their high priced service agreements, $339 for 5 years or something like that. They almost won't let you buy the washer without it. I bought it and then called to cancel it. Anyway, my basic washer never spun the clothes well enough on second rinse, and after one failed service visit, I decided to return it within the 90 day return window. I must say that Sears service people were courteous along the way -- but it is awful to have to take days off work to deal with the deliveries, service calls, and then pick-up of the defective item. Although, can you believe this, I called last Sat to have Sears come pick up the washer, and they came at 7:15 Sunday morning! I went to Bray & Scarff and bought a GE Harmony last Sat, delivered Wednesday. But, it's leaking out of the bottom and here I sit waiting for the technician to arrive to see what's up with the machine. Otherwise, I've done three loads and it washes really well. B & S repair or replace plan (lemon plan)is $139 for 5 years with money back if you don't use it...I was able to get a next day appointment with them, but couldn't work at home yesterday so they are coming today. I am not buying appliances from Sears again...bad products and expensive maintenance plans...good luck with your situation....See MoreLet's Share: Nightmare Guest Room Stories
Comments (142)I've finally read this entirely entertaining, sometimes scary, oft-times useful thread, and it is giving me further ideas for the future guest room. Alas, no room for more than one twin or a double bed -- so no two twins. Otherwise, I love the idea of a bench at the base of the bed (may adopt that in the MBR, too!) Really cool idea to provide a covered water pitcher and a couple of water tumblers! Snacks, not so much unless I know they have a specific fondness for certain things -- if they don't eat them, I likely never will, since I don't do candy or protein bars. The guests will be in the room closest to the kitchen - a bowl of fruit on the counter is never amiss. A bookcase with a variety of reading material, but that would have happened anyway! (I decorate in Book.) A phone is a good idea -- where I'm moving to has dodgy cell connections. (There will be good wi-fi access throughout the house, however. And an easy to reach light from the bed, so guests can read in bed -- that's always been a must!) They will have their own door to the front porch. If they're staying any length of time, they'll even get a key... The room will be pet free, door closed so no fur to annoy those with allergies -- the cats have litter in the basement so no need to worry about that one! (Gawd!) The most annoying thing I find when I stay at other homes is often the Plethora Of Pillows on a bed (perhaps because it happens SOOO often!!!). Except for the two to sleep on, the rest are meant to be decorative, but frankly, I never know where to toss the excess when I want to sleep, especially in those small rooms with extra knickknacks! I feel awkward about putting them on the floor, but hey if you must -- maybe simply one or two small decorative pillows would be just fine??? The guest bath will have a supply of towels, various meds (aspirin, benedryl, caladryl, Naprosyn, cold meds), soaps, shampoos, TP, and the rest of the usual, along with a plunger just in case (thanks for the idea!). For extra folks -- I do have a surprisingly comfy sofa bed in the living room, or I can volunteer to take that and let the extra guests take my room -- fresh bedding of course! EDIT: ps, I have had some one-time horrors -- the outstanding one was back in my college youth when we went to a house somewhere and we all slept wherever. I ended up mostly under the kitchen table in a blanket, finally getting to sleep when it was quiet enough at around 3 am, waking up around 5 or 6 am (for good) when the cat jumped off the table and onto my head. Oh, the party was over at about 1 am, but suddenly a couple of the other people there decided to get amorous on the other side of the room.... unfortunately there was really no other place for me to go, and in those early days I didn't have enough gumption to make them cut it out. (The shut up and don't make waves thing -- I'm Over that!)...See MoreDissatisfied? Show Us Your Worst Nightmare...
Comments (16)Yes it is very hard. That move was especially hard because is was from the 1850 house to the 1200 house. AND we actually traded houses with the people so we had to deal with moving in on each other. Was much harder for me to get out as I had one third more stuff and then some than they did. I ended up moving it into the big shop building at the smaller house then having to move it into the house as I could. Was really tricky. Good thing all of us were friends. And remained friends through all of it. AND DH and I were working as cemetery sextons so mowing 4 days a week for several hours trimming with weed eaters and changing irrigation lines and then coming home to pack. I had a couple of melt downs. We have said this before.This is the last move. I think this time I believe it. We totally moved ourselves with no help but one couch at the end of the day I could not lift. We are getting too old to move again. Why we tried very hard to do everything we could to make this house the perfect house for us. So far I believe it is. There is always some thing you wish had been done different. Most things can be worked around. We are both very happy with how this house lives or how we live with this house. The best we have had for us. Chris...See MoreMy cabinets are a nightmare.
Comments (45)Craigbass: It is only possible if you have at least one really helpful kid who is old enough to drive. Here is how it is done: December 17th: Move. December 18th: Unpack boxes. Send really helpful older kid (who is home from college) out with younger kids to buy a Christmas tree. Expect tree to be too big, too expensive and lopsided. Have kids set up tree. December 19th: Unpack boxes. Rummage around in garage stuffed with moving boxes to find Christmas supplies. Send kid to store to buy some lights even though there is a box somewhere in the garage containing about two million. Have younger kid risk life by scratching brand new hardwood floor with kitchen chair while wrapping lights around the tree. Find the most important Christmas box with stockings, ornaments and Christmas DVDs. Hang the stockings on the bookshelf because the fireplace isn't finished yet. December 20th: Unpack boxes. Have kids make Christmas lists. Be grateful that there isn't time for the lists to change after gifts are already purchased. Impress upon 4th grader that if his list contains only a cell phone, an i-pod and a laptop that he will likely get socks. Take family picture for Christmas cards. After taking about 300 with the timer, promise children that pictures will continue to be taken until there is one where everyone is looking at the camera, smiling and keeping his hands to himself. Take one more and determine that grimaces are as good as smiles. Order Christmas cards online and pay as much for rush processing and shipping as for the cards themselves. December 21st: Unpack boxes. Make gingerbread house from a cheap kit that collapses in upon itself before even one piece of candy is attached. Eat all the candy and throw the gingerbread away. Agree not to exchange gifts with husband under the rationale that each is getting a new house for Christmas and also that money is not just tight but nearly nonexistent. December 22nd: Unpack boxes. Divide shopping lists with older kid and buy all presents in about 3 hours. Have older kid buy her own presents since what she wants requires either trying on or the kind of subtle discretion unavailable to those over the age of 30. Arrive home to the most amazing customer service ever with Christmas cards sitting near front door. Think about buying stock in Kodak Gallery. Reconsider when recalling lack of funds. December 23rd: Unpack boxes. Spend day addressing Christmas cards. Don't even attempt to defend self when spouse points out that cards will not arrive before Christmas and that normal people would skip sending out cards in a year like this one. Wish you could be normal. December 24th: Unpack boxes. Graciously receive plates of homemade treats from good friends. Thank them by returning their dishes from the lovely dinners they provided while you were moving in. Send older kid to grocery store to buy candy for stockings. Wonder if college has affected kid's ability to figure out how much candy is really necessary. Determine to freeze remaining bags of candy for next four or five Christmases. Wrap presents and fall asleep on the couch. December 25th: Unwrap presents. Unpack boxes. December 28th: Send Christmas cards....See MoreUser
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