Yes, you're right, we are renting the place. Even so, there are a few things we've wanted to do since moving in and the landlord has been pretty groovy about them.
Anyway, one such project was replacing the upstairs kitchen faucet, which previously leaked and the faucet head was too low to get anything big (like a kettle) underneath. We picked out the least costly model that had the bells and whistles we needed. Props to Paul for rocking the install.
Turns out, the people at Peerless have not only got smart management but also a healthy sense of humor. Paul and I laughed our way through the instructions, and I sure have to admit that I'm far more likely to buy another one of their products because of it.
Since this shouldn't be limited only to people seeking the thrills of faucet replacement:
"The hardest thing about putting a new faucet in is getting the old one out.... Good luck to you, and may all your coupling nuts turn freely.
Did any water come out? No? Good. It wasn't supposed to....
Again, this may take an adjustable wrench or pliers (and if you like, a few mild curses)....
Watch out for falling rust. That stuff is no fun to get in your eyes, and even less fun to get in your mouth.... [next step]Spit and drink a pop. See? We told you it was no fun to get that stuff in your mouth....
Have you banged your knuckles on the pipes yet? If so, congratulations. Get out from under the sink, apply a bandage and move on....
In a best-case scenario, the faucet will come right out. In a could-be-better-case scenario, the faucet will just sort of sit there, snickering at you."
Also, there was never a step 2. Just step 1A, 1B, and so on.
Wouldn't it be neat if the Peerless people wrote tax forms?
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