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A modest place to relax in the mornings. Most of this was given to me, both new and second-hand, except for the plants, which I bought a month ago for less than 30 Euros.
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Since this year will be a cat-only Xmas, I bit the bullet and will be displaying pixel art on my wall, where traditionally a TV would be located. I only hope the cats don’t see it as a toy, like they do most new things in my home. So I need to place it strategically. Once figured out it’ll be fixed.
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My new microwave oven. I’ve tested it already, by boiling water, the most basic function of such a device. It has the same inner volume as the previous one, yet is considerably less bulky, and cheaper, too (€ 200 vs € 550). Then considered big (32 l), now average to small. And that sticker is gone.
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My microwave oven is about to give up the ghost ☠ after 22 years. Still works, but makes scary sounds, and gives off a distinct smell of burnt electronics. More than twice the average lifetime of a magnetron is reasonable, so I’m not having it repaired. Instead I will recycle it, and buy a new one.
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Two pieces of furniture arrived today to replace some 50 year old completely spent furniture (which was responsibly recycled). Now my living room doesn’t look like I’m broke anymore. Well, I am temporarily in the red until I receive income later this month.
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The project I started yesterday was finished today with some annual plants, replanted from the planters that stood in front of my house before. Of course, I’ve watered and fertilized them 🌺 🌱 🏠
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After having boiled water in a kettle on a gas stove for over 60 years, I finally was able to afford an electric kettle at half price. Instead of minutes it now takes seconds to boil water for a cuppa tea. Obviously better for the environment and my monthly budget, a win-win ♻️🏠
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Photo. Building something from wood I had lying around from a project that was never realized in my former home. 🪵👷♂️🏠
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It looks like spring in winter.
In other news… We had a storm yesterday, Eunice. My little house creaked and moaned, but it survived. Little damage to my belongings, since I don’t have much. 🏠
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And my dresser is assembled, in around three hours. Very pleased with myself, and the result, of course 😍 Again, such a good find last Monday, after almost giving up the furniture hunt. 🏠
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32 pages for assembling a dresser seems daunting to me, having little experience with turning flatpacks into furniture. However, I’m low on funds, so paying someone else to do it must wait a month. Alternatively, I do it myself, today… 😱 That didn’t go well the previous time 😔 🏠
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Another “home invasion.” This time by carpenters, to repair the damage done by the roof workers. 🏠
