India (De)Construction

As some of you know, Hillary and I have run into a handful of issues related to being the first occupants of our house. Basically, the concept of weather proofing and keeping the elements out didn't seem to make it over. When I say elements, I mean all but fire. That would include earth, wind and water...lots of water.

Don't worry. It's nothing a few weekend projects and a gallon of silicone can't fix.

The one that just blew my mind actually started as a small area of peeling paint near one of the air conditioner units. Over time, it grew into a pretty obvious water spot. It was clear something was leaking into the wall.

After a week or more of begging, pleading, yelling and finally threatening (not to pay rent), we were able to get a plumber, a random guy and the guy whose job is to make holes in the wall over. Prepare to be amazed.





Apparently, if you are sawing into a wall and you slice into a drainage pipe -TWICE- you just keep going and concrete and plaster over it. No one will ever realize the air conditioner is draining into the wall; at least not until somebody moves into the house during 100 degree heat and uses the air conditioner.

It's fixed now, so I can actually laugh about it. I hope you are also able to find the humor in this.

Be good,

-TJS