The weather and temps were great all day! But temps went down markedly later on with the sun.

Best Buy $65.

Insignia 0.7 cu microwave oven, 700 watts.

Next, we need to dispose of the old unit! That can cost more than buying a new one!

Fortunately, in Jacksonville FL, there is a municipal HHW (household hazardous waste) facility where residents can drop off old appliances for free!

Taylor Maid # 1840 90-pound, 20 inch Stainless Steel lift supports.

Note: 90° mounts were needed up top. FLAT mounts were used below. Screws were adequate… no need to bolt-through IMO.

You might ask, “Is 90 Pounds the recommended strength?” My short answer is, “Yes!”

It’ll take more lift strength than you think to hold up the bed+mattress.

The finished project will still require some beefy lifting to get it started. But, the weight load quickly gets easier as you lift the first few inches.

The admiral likes this. She can get in-and-out without calling me down each time to lift the foot of the bed.

“There’s no such thing as 50-Grid sandpaper, Gene.”

That’s what the salesman at West Marine and I told Gene yesterday.

Well.

We waz WRONG!