After the suction cups on my window-mounted bird feeder busted off, I found some brick clips online to mount them to the exterior wall, instead.
I suspected squirrels were to blame for breaking the suction cup mounts in the first place, and I hoped that placing the feeder on the brick wall would keep them out going forward.
I should have known better.
I guess squirrels have to eat, too…
Blooms always seem to be scarce in the heat of mid-July — especially when deer have eaten the lilies. I think some deer-resistant, drought-loving native plants are in my future.
As always, many thanks to Carol of May Dreams Gardens for hosting Bloom Day on the 15th of every month!
Me being me, of course I would get a poison ivy rash on my face the day before I’m scheduled to be back in the office in person.
I really didn’t think much about it when the clothes started coming out of the dryer still slightly damp. The low setting also seemed kind of on the hot side. It wasn’t until the dryer wouldn’t turn back on after a typical Sunday of laundry that we had to take action.
Long story short, the thermal fuse tripped not once but twice. At least Aaron was able to troubleshoot that part and avoid an appliance repair call with a pack of fuses from Amazon and some YouTube video instruction.
The second time the fuse blew, though, we knew we had to get the dryer vent cleaned. We called around and went with the place that sounded the most professional over the phone, with the most knowledgeable staff for a reasonable price.
Over the course of about an hour, the guys from Toledo Duct Clean brushed and blew out our dryer vent, removing a clog of leaves and nuts from the critters that had taken refuge in our open dryer vent. They also installed a new vent cover to replace the rusted-out Sears branded one that wouldn’t stay attached anymore.
It sounds a little silly, but I actually was looking forward to Laundry Day today. Having a dryer that works like new is refreshing.
Adulting FTW.