...this is the shim required for a bed. A twin bed. This is just for the foot of the bed, mind you; what’s that, just over a meter across? Sheesh. Every time we do anything with furniture with feet more substantial than stilettos, hubby gets out the wood scraps, bits of felt or rubber, and the glue. I understand that this is part of the charm of an older home (I’m the first to admit that this is a GREAT house in which to play marbles) and I do not expect level – but I seem to recall other folks using cedar shingles for their shim, not actual lumber!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
You Know You Live in an Old House When ...
...this is the shim required for a bed. A twin bed. This is just for the foot of the bed, mind you; what’s that, just over a meter across? Sheesh. Every time we do anything with furniture with feet more substantial than stilettos, hubby gets out the wood scraps, bits of felt or rubber, and the glue. I understand that this is part of the charm of an older home (I’m the first to admit that this is a GREAT house in which to play marbles) and I do not expect level – but I seem to recall other folks using cedar shingles for their shim, not actual lumber!
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This made me smile, we also live in a wonky old house in England. There's no such thing as a simple makeover- there are always suprises round the corner (or under the floorboards in our case!). Best wishes Kath at Railway Cottage
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