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Category Archives: Electrical
Bright Old Things
There’s nothing here a little elbow-grease won’t fix! So let’s roll up our sleeves and… [falls asleep] – Abe Simpson The Kev and I met in London–we were both living in a formerly condemned council block repurposed as student housing. An early … Continue reading
DIY Fireplace Sound System
Bart: Don’t we get to roast marshmallows? Dolph: Shuddup and eat your pine cone. – The Simpsons We have a fireplace. We love it. But it’s fake! The surround is a reproduction and the fire itself is electric. There’s a … Continue reading
Old Home Away From the Old Home
I’m sorry that the Krusty Haunted Condo is closed. But the haunted information booth is open. – Info Booth Attendant When I can, I prefer to stay in an older, non-franchise hotel. It’s certainly not for the luxury – these places tend to … Continue reading
Where Do I Start With Pinterest?
See the pins, be the pins. -Jacques Pinterest. Is that place kind of addictive or what? I enjoy browsing and pinning very much, and I get a huge kick out of people pinning our projects. It’s a brilliant idea, and … Continue reading
Posted in D'oh!, Decor, Electrical, Yard & Garden
Tagged pinterest, pinterest crafts that are a bad idea, pinterest fail
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Switching It Up
Parenting Instructor: Making a happy home isn’t like flipping on a light switch. Cletus: Light switch?? – The Simpsons Originally, there weren’t a whole lot of light switches (or, indeed, electrical outlets) in this house. Most of the lights would … Continue reading
Before and After: Art Deco Light Fixture
Batting this light bulb is the only thing that cheers me up. – Homer Simpson As part of our bedroom redo, I wanted to restore and install an antique light fixture. I bought one in rough shape online. You’ve seen this puppy before. I … Continue reading
Posted in Before & After, Decor, Electrical, Repair & Maintenance, Salvage
Tagged 1920s ceiling light, restoring light fixture
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In Which I am Mocked by Paint
I’ll show you some of the tools I’ll be using. This is the scraper. This is the poker. And this happy little fellow is the gouger. – Dr. Wolfe They say that a poor workman blames his tools. You know … Continue reading
Posted in D'oh!, Decor, Electrical, Salvage
Tagged restoring light fixture, stripping light fixture, stripping oil paint
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Getting Boxed In
Spider pig, spider pig, Does whatever a spider pig does. Can he swing from a web? No, he can’t — he’s a pig. Look out! Here comes the spider pig. – Homer Simpson This weekend, I decided instead of just … Continue reading
Posted in Construction, D'oh!, Electrical, Walls & Floors
Tagged ceiling fan electrical box
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Trying a Three-Way
Moe’s Tavern: Now with electricity! – The Simpsons Because the regulations about such things are much more restrictive in the UK, the first major electrical wiring project I did was when we remodeled our kitchen. I had a great time … Continue reading
Posted in Electrical, Kitchen
Tagged four-way switch, multiple electrical switches, three-way switch
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