The Adventures of Chopin

Chopin has been with me since May of 2010.  We've gone through a lot; the time he ran away and I had to ground him... or the time I decided to give him a pink, rubber manicure so we could finally live in a house without shredded furniture....

I just moved in to a new place, and every so often I learn something new about my home's habits and quirks.  Innocuous creak in the floor?  Two spots in the living room, one in the kitchen.  Bathroom faucet has to be at a specific angle to get the hot water to kick in?  R...