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Monthly Archives: November 2013
Category: The Bloody Obvious
Well, duh! – Mr. Burns We’re running a little late for the clue bus today, on several fronts. First, it seems that attic insulation is a good idea. Did you know about this?? The EPA does! We do have attic insulation, … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving: Velma’s Pecan Pie
This is Thanksgiving, so glue friendly or I’ll take your glue away and then no one will have any glue to glue with. – Homer Simpson Thanksgiving in my family means pecan pie — pronounced peh-CAHN, as nature intended. A … Continue reading
The Deal on the Gloss: Painting a Wooden Storm Door
This is the peak hour for stoned teenagers buying shiny things! – Apu When we found our new storm door, I started looking for the right paint. I knew the color we were using, but I wanted to find a … Continue reading
Stocking Stuffers for the DIY Set
Bart: What did you get her, Dad? Lisa: Yeah, whadja get? Homer: A…very…thoughtful gift…but it’s a surprise! – The Simpsons It’s THAT time of year again. I’ve been prepping family shopping lists, and while I was at it, I put … Continue reading
Installing a Wooden Storm Door: The We-Love-The-Former-Owners Edition
In case you can’t tell, I’m being sarcastic! – Homer Simpson Earlier this year, we bought a new storm door and prepped it for hanging. The Kev painted the door while I was gallivanting with ghosts in San Francisco. We … 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
Phancy Phurniture Phrom Phyfe
Willie: I’m from Scotland too! Where do ya hail from? Homer: Uh…North Kilttown. – The Simpsons Our original dining room furniture was a work table and a few folding chairs. My folks gave us some money for real dining furniture, and we … Continue reading
Posted in Decor, Furniture, Romance
Tagged duncan fife furniture, duncan phyfe furniture, harp chairs, lyre back chairs, mahogany furniture
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I Think We Have a Winner!
Of course, there’s no way to see into the Simpson home without some kind of infrared heat-sensitive camera. So let’s turn it on! – Kent Brockman OK, so it’s been over a month since we last worked on the porch … Continue reading
Posted in Porch, Salvage, Walls & Floors
Tagged infrared paint stripper, porch floor paint stripper, removing floor paint
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If You’re Ever In Cottonwood, Arizona…
If you really love Larry, prove it! – Homer Simpson After the conference last week, I came over to Arizona to see my parents. We took a short trip over to Cottonwood to experience Larry’s Antiques & Things. Larry’s is one … Continue reading
Posted in Decor, Furniture, Salvage
Tagged antique house parts, Cottonwood AZ, Larry's Antiques, Larry's Antiques and Things
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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
