How this gentrifier spent her Labor Day

It was all about the home improvement projects.  Who needs a man when you have Home Depot, You Tube and a step ladder? (Okay, I stole borrowed the step ladder but I will give it back, eventually.)

The key to painting. Testing paint colors! In the end I went with "Elephant Skin" (center)

Behold my handiness!

• Painted the bedroom and the bathroom
• Hung some shelves
• Replaced the bulbs in my ceiling fixture
• Replaced the exhaust cover in the bathroom
• Ordered some lightbulbs
• Replaced some light switch covers
• Moved the BBQ grill from the living room into the bedroom and then back into the living room (its a long story)

Okay, for a few minutes when I was having trouble changing the bulbs in my ceiling fixture I kinda sorta wished a man was around (just for moral support of course) but in the end I was able to change those light bulbs even if right now that ceiling fixture is hanging on with two screws, a hair pin, and a prayer.

Being a gentrifier means doing your own home improvement projects because all your money is going toward your mortgage and real estate taxes. ;)

P.S. Anyone know how to fix a smelly drain? My bathroom sink smells like the Anacostia on a bad day.  :(

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