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My First Year In Atlanta

I moved to Atlanta just over a year ago. I like it. I don’t like the mosquitoes, and the bugs, and the humidity and I never thought I’d be living in Georgia or in the south before, but here we are. And I like it. There is a lot going on and lots to do.

In my first year I have learned my way around the city pretty well. From LFP to Snellville, Flowery Branch to Cumming, and East Point to East Lake, I drive to different neighborhoods and areas everyday, depending on where my client lives. That’s how I learn a city. That’s how I did it when I first moved to LA too. I was a caterer then, so I worked all over LA. I learned my way around quickly. Same here, but smaller town, so faster learner.

Starting from zero clients last August, I have built up a new client list of really nice people. They, and new clients, are keeping me booked up five days a week! I had about a week waiting list for the last six months. I have been able to help people in so many ways, which is why I don’t get tired of what I do, because every day is different.

I will post more here as soon as I get some time. You see, if I’m not working on your house, I’m probably working on mine. Or my acting. And the live improve show I’m in Marietta.

So, that’s why I like Atlanta, because the city allows me to make a living, practice my art, meet cool people, and enjoy some cool bars and restaurants.

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Installing an Insta-Hot tap

Last weekend I installed an inSinkerator instant hot water tap under a client’s sink. It was a pretty straightforward job, but finding the right plumbing parts to create the connection was more difficult than I imagined.

I just needed a tee-valve to run the cold water to the new heating unit. But I wanted to put a stop valve on it, so if they had to turn off the water to the heater for any reason, (a leak for example) they wouldn’t have to turn off the water to the sink.

After three trips to three different hardware stores, I had to go to the specialty plumbing supply parts store.  Even there they told me that piece I was looking for didn’t exist, even though I knew it did. Somewhere. Maybe in another dimension?

But it all worked out, I rigged together a very neat and workable solution and the install went great.

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