Renovator Hater

Minimizing Distractions

2019-10-30T10:31:00.001-05:00

I found the perfect spot for my favorite piece of art. But, there is this horrible phone jack that would distract from the beauty of the piece. Who still has phone jacks on the wall? No one! They are ugly and utilitarian. I simply can not put my prized artwork next to such an ugly distraction.

The right way to do this is to replace the entire 50 year old wood panel with a new custom cut and stained floor to ceiling panel. That's not going to happen. To be honest, I'm not even sure if it's possible. And it would absolutely be out of my budget and time constraints. I want to hang my art now!

My solution is a dirty cheap fix, but workable.

First things first, get rid of plastic plate on the wall. Cap off the wires and stuff them in the box.

Then I took some contact paper that has an old plank pattern and cut to size. I used a wood stain paint pen to darken it down to my desired tone.

And applied it to the wall. It's not a perfect fix, but it's still less distracting than the plastic plate. And there is no competition for the Renoir etching on the wall.

2019-10-17T13:31:00.000-05:00

Back in the Closet

First lesson every renovator learns is that one things always leads to another.

The middle bedroom closet had a mildewy smell. Every time I opened the door, I was hit with draft of old wet woody smell. I know It's normal for older homes to have mystery scents hiding in pockets. But, my clothes don't need wood sweat mingling with old lady sweat. And, based on the smell, I am fairly certain this closet is a portal to another world.

I found the smell seeping in from behind the wall backing the shower. Luckily the plumbing access was easy to reach and inspect. It was dry as a bone. But, the handyman I had inspect it suggested I seal up the gaps in the access boards with clear silicone. That should help eliminate some of the smell. I went a couple of steps further. I painted the boards, sealed with silicone, and then covered with a wood panel contact paper. I also added an area rug on the floor to prevent palmetto bugs and other monsters from squeezing in from the crawlspace under the house.

But, while I was dodging spirits in my closet, I figured a good paint job with a Kills base would also help to eliminate any odor clinging to the walls. And if I was gonna paint, I might as well replace the closet rods that were basically useless.

I am quite certain giants and trolls lived together in the middle bedroom before I purchased the house. One closet rod was hung about 8 inches from the ceiling and the other only about 4 feet from the floor.

I ordered a precut custom sized closet rod from Amazon. The shelf brackets they sent with it were useless. And they didn't send any screws. Which is fine because with the paster walls, normal drywall screws with anchors weren't going to work anyway.

I had to use toggle bolts to carry the kind of weight my closet rod would be carrying on plaster walls with no studs. And for that I needed a special toggle drill bit.

Don't ask me how it went. It was ugly. I'll just say the skeletons behind the walls have about a dozen toggles to wear as jewelry. I can hear them jingling at night.

Also, my foundation isn't level. Yeah, that's it. That's why everything is leaning to the left.

Regardless, the closet has been filled with clothes for a couple of weeks and nothing has collapsed-Yet. And my skeletons are well adorned.

2019-10-15T09:59:00.000-05:00

Finding Studs

(And other mythical creatures)

As every woman over the age of 40 knows, studs are impossible to find. Especially behind plaster/lathe walls. Even the most advanced stud finders from the big box stores or Match.com will be at a loss.

I discovered a little trick that sometimes works. It's not full proof, but it's a good start.

Take a magnet and hang it on a string. Run the magnet along the wall. The magnet will be attracted to the nails in the studs and cling to the wall. Sometimes it can get confused if there is metal mesh in the wall. It's not a perfect system, but it's still better than bleeding knuckles from knocking on a plaster wall for an hour.

Also, paint-and-primer-in-one will not cover walls evenly despite what the almighty tv claims. It will take at least two coats to cover evenly.

2019-10-14T11:15:00.002-05:00

Measure twice, cut once, Measure again

My Queen closet is long and deep and lined with cedar. Beautiful. But, when I took ownership of the closet, the top side shelves were missing. But what a wonderful place to display all of my shoes and boots in one place.

The braces were still there, but the shelves had disappeared. This shouldn't be a difficult task. It's just a matter of picking up some wood at Lowe's right? HA!!

I measured twice, and then twice again. I needed 3 pieces of 1x5x36. I went to Lowes. I find the perfect size, I just need to get it cut into three pieces for the shelf. For some reason, the wood cutting staff never has tape measures on them and have to go in search of them. TIP: Always carry your own tape measure into Lowe's with you. Twenty minutes later, a young man returns with a tape measure and cuts the wood. In the meantime, I pick up some wood stain so the shelves will match. Heading home, I'm feeling really proud of myself for getting everything I need to complete my project.

Before I stain, I try to dry fit the shelves. They are too long. I didn't take into account that walls in older homes are not flush, plumb, or level in any way. I'm too long by about an 1/16 of an inch in a couple of bumps in the wall. I try to hammer them down, but the cedar plank wall isn't giving even a little bit. I think I just need to file the parts of the shelf that are a tiny bit long.

Back to Lowe's for a wood file. Which is really hard to find and none of employees seem to know what I'm talking about. "It's like a metal emory board", I say. The 65 year old male employee looks at me like I am a crazy woman that wondered in off the street. I don't deny his assumption.

Finally, I find what I am looking for and head home to file the wood. Measure twice, cut once, measure again, file wood. I file and test, file and test, file and test. This is getting me nowhere. I think maybe sanding the sides will work better. So, I head out to my shed, break out the power sander and really start making some dust before my last sheet of sandpaper rips in half. SERIOUSLY!

So back to Lowe's I go. I pick up the sandpaper and head to the cashier. It's the same damn 65 year old man that was helping me find the metal emory board. By now, he's feeling a sympathetic to my cause. Three trips to Lowes in one day for A SHELF. He gives me a nervous grin with a "good luck" and I'm back on my way.

So now we are up to measure twice, cut once, measure again, file, measure, file, measure, sand, measure, sand, measure, get the hammer and bang the bastard in place. By the time I got all 3 pieces in place I was too frustrated to take them back out to stain. And I was terrified they would expand with stain and I would have to go through the process all over again. There is really only so much frustration I can take. I have a limit.

But I din't want to see the bare wood right above the beautifully stained shelves so I decide to stain in place. Which should be easy enough. I push all my clothes to the side and toss all the shoes into the far corner. Stir the stain and begin painting it on. Easy Peasy.

This is going so well, I think I might as well stain the other shelves too. ( I can hear you screaming NOOOOOOOOO through the computer)

Well needless to say, since I skipped the necessary step of sanding the other shelves, the stain did not want to penetrate the wood. It just sat on top. And now none of the shelves match in color.

I just shrug my shoulders and figure that's the best I can do. I go to clean up my brush in the sink and realize that I have just used oil based stain instead of water base. TIP: ALWAYS READ THE LABELS. What's wrong with oil based stain? It never goes away. I had to throw away my paint brush because I don't have the cleaning solvents to dissolve an oil based stain. It also takes forever to dry. It was only a couple of days drying time on the raw wood. But, the shelves that I didn't sand before adding new stain to old stain will probably never dry. Two weeks later and they are still tacky. Much like my shoes.

Update: Shelves are finally dry enough to put shoes on, added a couple of lights and presto-Shoe Shelves!

2019-10-08T11:56:00.000-05:00

Function and Form

My costume jewelry collection has grown beyond my capacity to contain it. A single jewelry box just wasn't cutting it. Single earrings were escaping into unknown dimensions. Chains were knotting up like Shibari school drop-outs. And I'm pretty sure an invisible gollum was snatching my rings.

So I repurposed an antique china cabinet to keep everything in one spot. I used clear stick on hooks along the top and back of the cabinet to hang my necklaces. I added battery operated stick on lights that have motion sensors on them. When I open the cabinet door, the lights come on automatically. So Cool! This could easily be further customized by ordering Jewelry display options. But, for now, this works great.

2019-09-20T11:56:00.000-05:00

Bits and Pieces

I suck at drilling. So hanging curtains is an absolute nightmare for me. I've left my fair share of pieces of broken bits in the walls and wood trim. If there was ever a magnetic storm, every house I have ever lived in would be an executioner's weapon. Sometimes a bit will get stuck in the wall as I try to pull it out with the drill in reverse. I have no idea why this happens. Usually I can reattach the drill and tighten up the key. But sometimes the only answer is to get another bit and try to drill it out. Usually with the help of a pair of pliers to pull as I create larger and larger holes. Never a good resolution. Especially if you are precariously balanced on a 6 ft aluminum ladder.

My go-to technique at this point is to start a pilot hole with a really small bit, then drill again with a medium bit, then drill again with a larger medium bit. And finally use a hand screwdriver to drive in the screw.

And don't even get me started on trying to use the drill to screw in an aluminum screw. I can strip a head faster than a Vegas showgirl. I tend to use the old fashioned analog hand-held screwdriver. I place the top of the screwdriver against the palm of my hand to hold it in place and use my other hand to rotate the screwdriver. This method keeps the screw driver from slipping off the head and stripping it. And as a bonus, I only have to curse the gods a half dozen times instead of issuing a steady stream of profanity.

But finally, after only 3 days of sweaty swears, 3 broken drill bits, 5 ruined screws, and multiple battery recharges, I was able to get sheers hung on all 7 of my bedroom windows!

Lessons learned: Don't let puppies play around the ladder when your standing on the top step in flip flops.

ESTIMATES PLEASE!

2019-09-18T10:14:00.000-05:00

ESTIMATES PLEASE!

Trying to get numbers out of a contractor is like trying to get blood out of stone. I've had about a half dozen contractors to my house for repairs and renovation. Only one has given me an estimate.

I guess they are all filthy rich and don't need the work. Meanwhile, my laundry room is pushing AC into the attic and my flex room is stuck being a 500 sq. foot closet.

2019-09-16T09:39:00.000-05:00

Electrical and Plumbing First!

When I purchased the home a few things came up on the inspection report that I needed to get taken care of right away. Luckily, I was able to negotiate the sale price down a little to pay for some of the repairs. In order to do this, though, I had to get a licensed contractor get me estimates of the repair costs. As per the law of all contractors, the estimates were considerably lower than the actual cost.

My insurance company decided the updated Challenger electric panel that was installed in 1996 is now on the terrorist watch list. It's prone to sudden and unpredictable suicide attacks. It needed to be removed immediately. And with it, the 60 amp AC thug wire that was too small for the load. Electrical repairs are first on my list of renovations to take care of. The estimate for the electric panel and 60 amp breaker wire was $1350.00, but the actual repair cost was $1475.00.

American Electrical did the repair. I liked the techs, they were friendly and helpful. Although, it took almost 7 hours to do the work, they got it done like champs. It didn't take long for the house to start getting hot with no electricity. After 7 hours of no power, I think I sweat out about 10 pounds.

And, unfortunately, they left a giant hole in my wall because the new panel is smaller than the old one. Ill-fitting panels seem to be a common problem that no one tells you about in advance. So, I have to call out a handyman to take care of that, separate from what I paid to get the new panel installed. However, they installed my new ceiling fan and secured a loose outlet for free. So that kind of makes up for it.

The garbage disposal also came up on the inspection report as broken. I don't cook enough need a disposal. But, when I turned on the dish washer, foul smelling demon water came up a hell drain into the sink. So that needed to be taken care of post haste. The repair estimate from my inspector was only $180.00. No problem, right? Not really, the actual cost from David Grey Plumbing was $285.00. But the techs were really awesome. They showed up early for the appointment, got to work right away, and finished quickly. And better yet, they tolerated my furry foreman that was watching them intently.

Lessons learned: You are going to underestimate and overpay on all repair costs. Budget for it.

2019-09-10T10:00:00.000-05:00

Starting Over

Well, here I am again. After 2 renovations with Matt, I'm starting out on my own with a new house. I swear the last renovation had nothing to do with our break-up. (Ok, maybe a little).

I recently purchased this vintage little gem in the historic Murray Hill neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. Built in 1950, it's a classic example of a vintage mid-century ranch with french cottage accents. I think it has a lot of potential to really play it up. The bones are solid. It just needs a little love.

This is long term project, so stay tuned. It's gonna be fun.

Before Pics: These are from the MLS listing before I moved in. Cute, right?

2014-12-11T13:47:00.000-06:00

Day 39

It's close freaking enough! Still need to grind down the seam in the granite, fix the threshhold lip on the floor, fix the LED's on the new oven, get a new hot water faucet for the sink, and install the dining room chandelier. But, it's close enough.
I present to you our new kitchen and dining room!!

The Sage Green in the dining room is a magnificent casual elegance

The island that became a continent

New appliances include a Blue Star cooktop and a Viking french door double oven.

Microwave drawer

Quartz meant for rolling around naked on

Our new art faucet with it's own pet hot water faucet.

3D Backsplash

Sink carved out a solid piece of travertine

The pics don't show the blue star down draft for the cooktop or the lovely under cabinet LED lighting or the over cabinet ribbon lighting. We also got new disposal and dishwasher. Moved a bunch of electrical around. But, you get the idea. A complete overall.

Was it worth it? It was pricey. We went way over budget. As a real estate agent, I know we will never recoup it all. We definitely over-improved for the market.

But, we do love it so much. And that makes it worth the headache and the cost. We know we didn't skimp, we know we picked finishing that we liked, we have to live in. And we are pleased.

Rating the contractor: Small issues. He said he would have us functional by Thanksgiving and he kept his word. Still waiting on a few of the subcontractors to come back and finish up. But, overall it was a good experience. Except the plumber. (raising my fist in the air)

Scale of 1-10

ceiling-9+

Wallpaper removal-10

walls-9+

floors-7* (still waiting on threshhold repair)

appliance installation-7 (don't like the exterior fan unit placement)

granite-8 (love the granite, poorly cut and seam is still scratchy)

cabinets-9+ (color good, installation good, but we thought we were getting wood not a fake stuff)

plumbing-5

electrical-9 (nothing caught on fire, but he seemed to take a while to do his work)

Overall contractor-9

He did very well. I thought the timing could have been organized a bit better. There were multiple off days where no work was going on and several days different trades could have been there working at the same time. It was a little pricey. Some things got lost in the chaos. They used up all my paper towels. But, really it was done very well.

Keep checking back. I will update as the finishes are done. And we will be starting a new project next year. The new closet addition in the master bedroom. It's sure to be loads of fun as we build a whole new second story room just for the closet. One that will hold all of my straightjackets.

2014-12-07T14:20:00.003-06:00

Days 33-36

No work. Waiting on contractor to return for finishing details.

2014-12-02T12:49:00.003-06:00

Day 32

No Work! I just want this to be finished!

2014-12-01T16:06:00.001-06:00

Day 31

No crews today either. I guess they celebrate Cyber Monday as well.

2014-12-01T16:05:00.001-06:00

Day 30

no crews arrived today to finish up. I guess contractors celebrate Black Friday, too.

2014-12-01T16:04:00.002-06:00

Day 29

It's Thanksgiving. Everything went perfect. No fires in the kitchen, dishes got cleaned, plenty of prep space, nothing leaked. I am pleased.

Steve promised we would have functioning kitchen by Thanksgiving and he delivered. There are still a few things that need to be addressed. Some final touches. But, he will be back next week to collect his money and finish up.

Still waiting to get our furniture back from the refinishers and the chandelier from Europe.

I'm just so happy that everything is working.

2014-12-01T16:00:00.001-06:00

Day 28

It's the day before Thanksgiving. Not a lot is going on. One of the installers came back to attach the dishwasher to the cabinet and that's about it.

Somehow the renovation bug is contagious. We called out David and his guys from British Masonry to shore up some bricks in the fireplace. It does, on occasion, get chilly in Florida. Another $650.00 up in smoke.

2014-11-25T15:44:00.000-06:00

Day 27

We chose to go with most impractical backsplash on the market. It's a lovely stone weave design with a dark center cut.

As everyone woman on the face of the planet knows, this particular design will be absolutely impossible to clean. Despite sealing once a year, grime and grease will get into every nook and cranny that are sitting up exposed to the air. I am so thankful I won't be cleaning it. This tile is a beautiful nightmare.

And because it's a 3 dimensional stone weave, it will never sit flat, level or flush. There will be some countertop edges that will be slightly exposed. The good news is that I get to find new stone electric plate covers to go over the switches and outlets because the current contractor plastic covers will never sit flat.

The installer has decided it would be easier to lay the backsplash over the existing ceramic tile. I am naturally concerned about the new adhesive not holding it's integrity and our new stone weave sliding right off the wall. However, the installer assures me that this is better because there is less risk of tearing up the drywall behind if they removed the existing tile. They also did a half ass job of smoothing the floor tile transition piece. Not pleased.

The plumber did fumble his way to getting the faucet and dishwasher hooked up. At an extra charge of almost $300.00. Amazing how that works in his favor. He is still having trouble hooking up the extra hot water faucet. It leaks. I am sure this will cost us extra as well. This plumber is an incompetent boob and we are having to pay for it.

The good news is, we have an H.R. Geiger inspired faucet. It's a chrome alien of art rising up from the depths of hell.

Stuck on food and small children with run screaming with fear as it's nozzle approaches.

2014-11-24T13:45:00.001-06:00

Day 26

The nervous breakdown is beginning to manifest. I am so frustrated. Here it is at Day 26 and the crew is rushing around trying to get things done.

Because of all of the off days and the half days that were worked and the items that came in late or wrong, we are running behind schedule. There is absolutely no way this renovation will be done before Thanksgiving.

Lesson Learned: Post a Project Board as a GIANT calendar to make sure everyone can see where they have screwed up.

And screw up they have.

From uneven cabinet doors and drawers to ledges I could sky dive from on the floors and the granite seam. I am NOT pleased with the quality of the craftsmanship I am seeing so far.

And the plumber returned today to hook up the sink. Which, of course he couldn't do because the sink people sent the wrong drain pipe and the faucet people sent something that wouldn't screw right. This plumber has more problems than a mouse in a cat house. And, unfortunately, we keep getting charged extra for it. It may not be his fault, but I am going to blame him anyway. Just because I suspect foul play.

The backsplash hasn't even been started, the cabinets are still unfinished, the chandalier is in Italy, the dishwasher is still in the garage, there are numerous little things that need to be attended to. Would I recommend this contractor again? Not at this point. But, I am reserving judgement until completion of the project.

2014-11-21T20:38:00.001-06:00

Day 25

Has it been 5 weeks? Has it been 5 years? I've really started to lose count.

Eddie and his assistant today were back to finish painting the dining room and kitchen.
They did a great job considering what they had to work with. Our walls and ceilings are all textured. Which is great for hiding imperfections in older homes, but almost impossible to match when filling holes. You can't get a straight line with the cut in. And, it uses more paint and takes more time. It's easy to miss a spot here or there with textured walls. But Eddie pulled through like a champ.

And he finished before the due date. We weren't expecting the painting to be complete until next week.

The granite guys came out today to finish up as well. They cut the hole for the cooktop and laid the last of the countertops by the sink. I have to say, I am a little disappointed.

Not in the countertop. It is the most amazing piece of stone I have ever seen.

One of the installers couldn't seem to tear himself away from the phone. He got everything installed fine. (other than forgetting his caulk). But, he couldn't seem to pull himself away from his phone for very long. They all sounded like business calls, not personal calls. But, it didn't look very professional.

I also think the cut on the sink countertop was poorly placed. They all say it was the best they could do. But, to be honest, I think it was the best they would do.

That said, I did enjoy working with Frick and Frack. They aren't brothers, even though they look and act like it. They tease each other, make "yo momma" jokes, sing "Akuna Matada" and over all are very speedy workers. And one of them is nice enough to come back tomorrow on a Saturday morning to grind down the seam we don't like. Yes, we are that couple. We absolutely will want to see contractors at 8:00 am on a Saturday morning to get the job done.

Speaking of getting the job done. It's been 5 weeks. The only thing that is complete is the painting. There are tons of little things to do on the cabinets, the backsplash needs to be installed, the faucets and appliances hooked up, shelves to go up in the bar, lights to be completed, quarter round to be repaired and filled, caulking, cleaning.......
There have been several off days where other work could have been scheduled. There could have been simultaneous work going on.
Someone needs a lesson in time management. Or maybe I am just grumpy from NOT HAVING A KITCHEN FOR FIVE WEEKS!!!!

2014-11-21T09:59:00.000-06:00

Day 24

Eddie from Eddie's Dry Wall is back to paint the kitchen and repair the holes left by the electrician.

His attention to detail and pride in his work has been unparalleled compared to some of the other contractors we have had during the construction.
I could use an entire crew of Eddies.

The granite guys were supposed to cut the granite today for the cook top, but Eddie kicked them out because they caused a lot of dust.

It's toward the end of the project and we are learning some valuable lessons about contractors. One, no matter what you think you told the contractor, he heard something else. Two, the budget is flexible. Three, construction will never ever be completed on time. One delay puts everything else behind schedule. And to use the off days to make up for it or working late just isn't going to happen.
Four, make one person in the family the point person. And only one person. The contractor trying to work for two different people with different visions and timelines only serves to confuse and delay.

2014-11-19T10:35:00.001-06:00

Day 23

Matt is home from Albany this week and can't help but get his hands into the renovation. One of the lights is flickering, so Matt is "fixing" it.

The new oven arrived today. Setzer's will be installing it in place of my "Boy in a Box" heating system. The installers have a great sense of humor. And they tolerated us hovering around them making "suggestions" very well. If you don't keep laughing through the process, you absolutely will go insane.

I would like to present to you our new wall oven.

The Viking Professional

Kneel before the Norse God of Appliances. This 30" stainless steel electric french door double oven comes with vari-speed dual flow convection cooking, concealed baking element, gourmet-glo infrared broiler, full extension rack, and coollit LED lights. It will cook your dinner and bring you salvation at 550 degrees in under an hour.

My kitchen has become Valhalla! I worship at its coils.

2014-11-18T17:56:00.001-06:00

Day 22

I am in love!!!

Our quartzite countertops have arrived. They are a showstopper. It's almost a sin to put anything on them.

They are all natural, straight out of the mountain rock solid sexy on a stick. The veining varies between sublime and bold with combinations of rust, grey, gold, and white. There are no seams on the island or the breakfast bar. They only need to be sealed once every 15 years. I chose a half bull nose edge. A half bull nose will prevent spills from running around the edge to drip into the cabinets, but it still has a smoother edge and rounded corners.

I'm going to go roll around naked on top of our island now.....

2014-11-18T17:40:00.002-06:00

Day 21

No one showed up today. It's national "I refuse to finish the job day".

I unfortunately didn't get the memo.

Hi-Ho Hi-Ho,

It's off to work I go.

2014-11-18T17:34:00.000-06:00

Day 20

And the work continues on cabinets and electrical........

We have new under and over cabinet lighting. The under cabinet is touch activated. Everything is LED now. Fancy schmancy.

We didn't realize that when we got the new island, that the drawers and cabinets would be configured differently from the old one. As a result, we don't have the appropriate knobs and pulls for the island.

Steve just so happened to have his trusty sample kit in the truck for us to choose all new hardware.

To save a little money we plan on replacing the hardware on the island instead of all the cabinets.

Lesson Learned: Budget for unexpected miscalculations. They will happen. Also, budget for weekend trips out of town to get away from the chaos. You will need it. And that is exactly what I am doing this weekend. I'm outta here.

2014-11-14T09:27:00.001-06:00

Day 19

Let's talk about paint.
Back in the old days, before the whole open-concept trend massacred dividing walls, color was a lot easier to pick. Room colors didn't have to match. Each room could be a different color, a different temperature, a different theme.
However, now when we are dealing with rooms that flow together with very little division, your color scheme should match, or at least be in the same family. Trouble is, like with most families, not all of them get along very well.

So when it came time to picking out colors for our kitchen-dining room, I began to freak out a little.

I knew I wanted different colors to separate the space. The kitchen needed to be a pale color to lighten it up. But, I could go a bit darker in the dining room.

My original thought was a pale grey kitchen and a darker grey dining room. Naturally, 50 Shades of Grey came to mind. I decided it was a bit too sexy for our 100 year old colonial. Then monotone combinations of gold, yellow, or amber crossed my mind.

A traditional red dining and yellow kitchen was almost the winner. Until I watched a re-run of American Horror Story Freak Show. And I couldn't get Creepy Clown Face out of my mind. Picking a bad combination of red and yellow could drive a person homicidal.

Finally, I surrendered and called in an expert.

I hired a color consultant from a large corporate not-allowed-to-be named paint manufacturer with the initials of SW. She came out to the house and took pity on me. She gave me alternative options and helped me narrow down colors that match each other and will compliment our current finishings. She really helped me focus on what I like, what works together, and what will work in the space. Worth every penny!!!

Together we narrowed it down to 3 options. This weekend we are picking up samples and putting them on the wall before the painter arrives.

Meanwhile the construction continues in the kitchen.

But, we are making progress. Most of the cabinet doors are on.

The crown moulding is being repaired.

This guy arrives early every morning with a smile on his face.

And the microwave was installed. Finally, I can have popcorn!!