I've just become a homeowner for the first time which in turn means a whole new relationship with my local hardware store.

I have already learnt two lessons. One - old houses always need something repaired or fixed and two - never go shopping with my father-in-law - his middle name should be 'Lowes'. I let hubby and my father-in-law out of my sight for 10 minutes and a trip to buy one plumbing fixture turned into a $500 tab at the check out!

Glancing through the receipt a day or two later I noticed that we had paid for two garden hoses (at $34 each, I might add). After checking that we didn't have two, hubby decided to head back to the store to see about a refund. We were unsure it would be possible, because it had been a week between visits and also, how do you prove that you don't have two hoses sitting at home?

Well, luckily the store manager was understanding and refunded the 'non-existent hose'

Posted by alijames on June 07, 2007 at 10:59 AM
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