Chix Can Fix
I saw an article in today's newspaper promoting a new book, Chix Can Fix, which is apparently written by a woman who hosts a TV do-it-yourselfer show. I can't say that I've seen it, but I went to her web page to check it out. I can't see that either, it turns out, because I have to download some other interactive software. If she can't fix her website so that most people can view it without filling up their computers with a ton of junk, then I probably don't want the book.
However, the article went on to mention that 25% of power tool purchases are now being made by women. I wonder how accurate that is. On the one hand, I know there are more women using tools, but I also suspect that a significant portion of tools bought by women is still attributable to gifts they buy for their spouses, fathers, etc. Yet, I wonder how many men are buying tools for their wives? Almost all my tools have been gifts from my husband. Oh well, I suppose it all evens out in the wash, as Mother used to say.
At any rate, I should be getting some use out of my power tools over the next week or so. We'll be on vacation while the kids are on spring break. We're only taking three days to "vacation" at a state park. Then we'll be back home, where I've got plenty on my list. Number one, of course, is to finish the hutch. March 20 is coming fast! I also feel the need to get that grouting done in my bathroom. I've had the materials for several months but never the time to do it. The grout is deteriorating more quickly now, and I need to get it fixed before I have other problems, like water downstairs--again. Then there's the "drum room," which needs the rest of the wallpaper border removed, nail holes filled, priming, and painting.
How much will I actually get done? I'm sure not nearly as much as I expect. But I'd rather work my tail off at home than in the office :-)
However, the article went on to mention that 25% of power tool purchases are now being made by women. I wonder how accurate that is. On the one hand, I know there are more women using tools, but I also suspect that a significant portion of tools bought by women is still attributable to gifts they buy for their spouses, fathers, etc. Yet, I wonder how many men are buying tools for their wives? Almost all my tools have been gifts from my husband. Oh well, I suppose it all evens out in the wash, as Mother used to say.
At any rate, I should be getting some use out of my power tools over the next week or so. We'll be on vacation while the kids are on spring break. We're only taking three days to "vacation" at a state park. Then we'll be back home, where I've got plenty on my list. Number one, of course, is to finish the hutch. March 20 is coming fast! I also feel the need to get that grouting done in my bathroom. I've had the materials for several months but never the time to do it. The grout is deteriorating more quickly now, and I need to get it fixed before I have other problems, like water downstairs--again. Then there's the "drum room," which needs the rest of the wallpaper border removed, nail holes filled, priming, and painting.
How much will I actually get done? I'm sure not nearly as much as I expect. But I'd rather work my tail off at home than in the office :-)
posted by Tif at 8:12 AM
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