Joys of Home Ownership

It is always a bummer when I have to spend money on something I don't want.....and no one can see. What is it you ask? I have two, brand new springs for the garage door! YEAH. Just thrilling. I will say they are much quieter. I heard a nice pop noise and saw the door slam down this morning and knew something wasn't right. I had just figured out how to get the 'home link' to work in the SUV....horrible to try and get to work on a door opener with a roaming code system! I guess putting the door up and down just put it over the edge. I think it was a work in progress for a long time and I am just glad that no one got injured. It had been squeaking for months and while it still makes noise, it isn't as bad. Got the key pad outside working too. So, I've been trapped at home waiting for the repair man. I did make it to Linen's N Things. I could litterally spend hours in there. I bought a faux feather bed and so far, I like it. I took a mini nap on it this afternoon. I am not sure if I totally love the Pottery Barn sheets yet either. For the $$, they should be much softer. They wrinkle horribly as well. On another exciting note.....Linen's N Things will soon be carrying Eddie Bauer linens beginning 9/13. They will have comforters, bedding basics like down comforters and pillows. I am so excited! I LOVE EB home stuff and was crushed when they closed their home stores. Looks like this is going to be better than nothing! I am now looking for the perfect pillow. I've had mine for years and it just isn't working for me.....I will so be going on the 13th to see what I can find!