I have been wanting to get an over the stove microwave for several years, so I could free up some counter space. Tom and I decided that is what we were going to do for each other for our Christmas gift.
Yesterday we went for it. It took all day and a lot of muscle work, well muscle work on my part because, for some reason, I got the heavy side and neither of us realized it. I think Tom just thought I was being a whimp. He kept telling me that I need to work out more. OKAY...that is good to know.
In order to get the microwave to be flush with the cabinets, we had to remove the cabinet above and cut it 3 inches. So, we had to lift the microwave and hook the bottom on the brackets at least 10 times, nothing is ever easy for us.
About the 11th time, I told Tom to just hold on a second, my arms and back were killing me. Every time we picked that thing up, his side was a breeze, I was grunting and groaning. Finally I asked him to trade sides, maybe it would be lighter, and IT WAS. The whole time, from 11:30 to 5:00, yes that is how long it took us, I was picking up the heavy end. This womens lib thing is ridiculous! Whether we like it or not, women are the WEAKER sex!!!!
6 comments:
It looks really nice!
Looks like you guys did a good job of installing it. I enjoy having the microwave over the stove allowing more places on my counter tops for other unnecessary stuff!
Your kitchen looks so nice! Oh, and I like my microwave taking up counterspace. It allows me to not have much counterspace for cooking and it's great! NOT!!! Okay, come over and visit me and install my microwave over my range, would ya? Obviously, we don't need Tom, when you can hold the heavy part!
Hey, I know what you were talking about, been there...done that!!! Bob and I did that at our last house, and yes it was heavy. The first one was defective and we had to take it down and get another one. Bummer! But the result was worth it. Yours really looks nice...I'm sure you will enjoy it.
It looks really nice, Cathy. That is really funny about you and Tom!!!
Sounds like Tom's the one who has to go!! (just kidding Tom, I'm just saying what she wants to hear) dont read the part in parenthasies Cathy. Men are so weak!! lol. Looks great!
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