Now that the boat is secured in a civilized and safe environment we have had to focus on a few home repairs. We had to fix the back storm door handle, the kitchen window crank, the spare bedroom window, the front bay windows and a broken roof rafter. All mundane non noteworthy stuff but it had to be done and we’re finished. We replaced the back door handle, easy and not really worthy of a picture. The kitchen window crank was missing a screw and probably some operator instruction is needed. The spare bedroom window was another story, it was jammed shut. After we got the window open it was easy to see the balances were missing. We removed a balance from the adjacent window and of course resorted to the internet for research. We found a couple of great websites, http://www.glassdistributorsinc.com/ and http://garage-doors-and-parts.com/window-spring-balances.html that were a great help! Once we identified the code, length, end pieces and tool required we ordered everything. The parts were relatively inexpensive and the assembly and installation were straight forward. After fixing the upstairs window we removed the balances from the bay windows and figured out they just needed to be lubricated. All the windows are fixed, they are smooth as silk!
Had to put this picture in so you can see the “Under Contract” sign:
We had to fix a cracked roof rafter that the condo association refused to address. They told us “we take care of the outside of the structure”. It’s fixed:
We’re done with the home repairs! Back to the boat!