I care about taking on property improvement projects.
I’ve invested into an impressive collection of tools and have taught myself how to properly use them.
Over the years, I’ve learned how to replace electrical wires, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures and windows. I know how to install insulation, brick and drywall. I have sanded and refinished hardwood floors, poured a stone patio and built a bookcase. As a 5’2” tall woman in my mid-fifties, I sometimes struggle with heavy materials. Last summer, I gutted my laundry room down to the bare studs. The project was coming along nice until it was time to install the drywall on the ceiling. Although I cut the sheets in half, they were still taxing for me to maneuver. I needed to sit on a ladder, hold the drywall in locale with the top of my head and my left hand while I ran the cordless drill with my right hand. The process was difficult, exhausting and downright painful. I didn’t realize I’d torn my trapezius muscle until later that evening. The pain steadily worsened until I could no longer sit up or even kneel up. For three weeks, I had no choice but to kneel flat on my back on the couch. The pain was excruciating. I am so thankful that my local cannabis dispensary provides delivery. I was able to not only shop online but chat directly with one of the budtenders and get recommendations. I chose an assortment of cannabis-infused topicals, vapes and edibles. I applied the ointment directly to my back and used the vapes for fast-acting pain relief. The edibles were essential for getting sleep.