Kill, Kill, Kill

I went to Ace this morning to buy some primer and some brooms. I ended up walking past the tool sale section, and saw the circular saw that the contractor had. I had seen it at home depot when I bought my recently new (corded) saw, but it was $195. I didn't want to spend that much for something I don't intend to use after this year. The one I ended up buying Thursday was a $140 one from Dewalt. Not bad at all, but not contractor style. Anyway, Ace had the contractor one for $95. Some of you may think, "the wife isn't going to be happy with you buying another saw," but those who think that don't know Jen. She buys everyone about 4 shirts for Christmas, lets them pick the one they like best, then returns the other 3. So, she was actually quite proud of me. I still have to return it though. Oh, I also bought a replacement screwdriver (for my cracked Mikita and my returned Rigid). It was a $25 Mikita, only $25 because they didn't have batteries for it. I already had them for my old one. Jen was quite proud of me for that too.

I just finished using the new awesome saw, and ripped up most of the remaining floors. I literally have about 3 sq ft left to remove. Before those, I ripped out boards by the back door and discovered that we're landlords. Under them, in a nest the size of a tennis ball was a wad of Carpenter ants. I jumped into the car and headed back to Ace. I bought 3 styles of ant spray. There are still a few wriggling legs, but I don't see them thriving in this environment. I'm not sure, but I might have to get an exterminator in or someone to replace the subfloor there. Anyway, here's what the nest looks like now. You don't pay the rent, you get your asses EVICTED!