Painting? In January? sheesh...

Rules for painting...


1. Do not paint over the electrical outlet faceplates and sockets.

2. Do not plaster over the electrical outlet faceplate.

3. Do not use a utility knife to pry the plastered faceplates off.

4. Do not use the REALLY BIG flathead screwdriver to pry the faceplates off... it slides nicely into the electrical box.

5. Do not use said screwdriver to smooth out the plaster ridge around where the faceplate has been pried off.

6. Do not stick bare metal end of vacuum cleaner hose into electrical box either.

7. Do not aim the putty knife at yourself or any body parts you own and have a liking for and push really hard.

8. Do not assume you will actually be able to paint on the day you designated as 'start painting' day.

9. Buy more masking tape than you can possibly imagine needing.

10. Keep the catz locked in a different part of the house... no matter HOW much they whine.

More later......