Some times you just have to take '''ME''' time shut the door put a do not disturb sign on the knob. Seriously the dirty dishes will be there when ever you get to them. Its not like anyone else can turn on the spigot. My old do not disturb sign said--If your knocking the house must be on fire!!! My sewing room was were I could wind down after work and household chores were done so when I finally got to bed I was relaxed and sleep came easy.