Originally Posted by
conniemaried
I will probably pay big time in the short run, but eventually he'll probably mellow out and accept it. He has a HUGE macho ego, and being retired, he doesn't have anything better to do. After all, this is a big undertaking for us.
How about getting some Vintage Sewing Machines and task him with repair and restore? That man needs something to do. Teach him to sew maybe? But it does not sound like sharing your space with him would be easy. Yep, get him out in the garage with some old sewing machine to keep his mind and hands busy.