This is my roadster’s new home. I tried parking it in the house for the first time tonight. There’s a slight slope and the front end barely makes it over the curb as I back in. I guess I won’t be able to lower the car any more. As you can see the garage is a mess. So after work I went to buy some cleaning products at Home Centre Kohnan near Haneda. In the 23 wards, there are few home centres because it’s hard to find enough space. This Kohnan is pretty big though. I’ve visited a few times before but there was nothing I needed to buy. Tonight, however, I spent so much time looking at all the DIY stuff. Now, light fixtures, curtain rails and garbage cans have suddenly become fascinating subjects for me to obsess about. I have to be careful of accumulating things I don’t really need. You know, power tools, kitchen appliances, junk like that. Also, I had to call Ikea and cancel most of my order. I realized that the sofa was just way too big and same with the desk. I was dreading an awful encounter with their customer support but the person I dealt with was very helpful and polite.
For security reasons, I have decided not to post pictures of my house on the blog. But you can take a look at this site which has detailed descriptions and photos of Japanese homes. And also a very nice virtual Japanese house for you to enjoy ;-)
congrats…welcome to home-ownership!
First some satin white for the walls and some good floor paint, maybe a light blue-grey. Get busy!
Congrats, you’ve just turned a corner in your life.
CONGRATS!
I totally support you in not posting pictures online. There are just too many fruitcakes out there.
Might be dirty when you look closely, but that picture looks great! Congrats!
Btw, there’s a home center in Nakano, called Shimachu. The streets nearby it get crowded on weekends as a lot of people come by car from a bit far I guess.
http://www.shimachu.co.jp/
I driven by the Shimachu near my house a few times but it looked kind of small. I will have to pay a visit.
well, having a safe Parking Space in Tokyo alone is a blessing so good for you !
hmmm. maybe post pix of interiors? Would be neat to see and would not give anything away.
Besides, need decorating ideas ! =P