Bad enough I'm inept at home repairs ...

[gsabc]

... but when I get incorrect installation directions, that just tears it.

I'm installing a wall doorstop for the bathroom door, so that I can hang some robe racks behind it without having them bang holes into the door. Simple, right? No such luck. The directions tell me to drill a 5/16" hole for the anchor. Okay. I went out yesterday to get a 5/16" bit for the towel rack anchors (those worked, by the way). I drill the hole. I take the anchor. It nearly falls into the wall. No way it was a 5/16" hole! More like 3/16" at best. I am thoroughly pissed.

I'm installing the other hardware around the room while the spackle repair dries. Next is replacing the electrical sockets and switches. Yes, I'll turn off the electricity first. I have great respect for electricity.

[Bob Juch]

Did you happen to work on this house before I moved in?

[kayrharris]

Don't you know you're supposed to check the size of those anchors
yourself before drilling holes??

Ah, the joys of construction. Maybe that's why my spouse is always in a bad mood.
Of course, I can't get him to even think about doing any type home repair around here.

[christie1111]

Don't you know you're supposed to check the size of those anchors
yourself before drilling holes??

Ah, the joys of construction. Maybe that's why my spouse is always in a bad mood.
Of course, I can't get him to even think about doing any type home repair around here.

If mine doesn't do something to the basement bathroom before Christmas, we are going to have words.

[minimetoo26]

Don't you know you're supposed to check the size of those anchors
yourself before drilling holes??

Ah, the joys of construction. Maybe that's why my spouse is always in a bad mood.
Of course, I can't get him to even think about doing any type home repair around here.

If mine doesn't do something to the basement bathroom before Christmas, we are going to have words.

Mine doesn't "do" tools. I fix stuff. Stephen paints. We pay guys for anything too big.

[gsabc]

The good news is that I managed to change up the electrical stuff without damage. I was very cautious, removing one wire and immediately connecting it to the new switch/socket in the same place. The new light was very simple to change out, thank ghu.

The bad news is that while I was doing that, a vertical line that won't go away appeared on my new computer monitor. According to HP chat, it's a hardware problem, so I'll be getting a replacement. GW says that they're having similar issues with the monitors at work.

The news-to-be is that I am about to tackle the shower curtain rod installation again, the wood block now all painted and ready to go. Once more into the breech, my friends!