Author Archives: Stacey

Super 3D Christmas Paper Crafts

Let me see…that’s three Christmases I saved…eight I ruined…two were kind of a draw. – Homer Simpson Last Christmas, I went bonkers with old-school paper chains hither and yon. The Kev saw my paper chains and raised me 3D paper ornaments. … Continue reading

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Corralling the Pills and Potions

Drugs! Various drugs! Get your drugs here! – Homer Simpson In February, I converted our linen closet to a coat closet. It’s a much better use of the space, but the change meant that some items needed to move out. … Continue reading

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And The Winner Is…US!

Recapping our day’s top story, the winner of today’s state lottery is … me, Kent Brockman! Can we get a shot of me? – Kent Brockman This summer, I entered the This Old House sweepstakes. TOH allowed you to enter … Continue reading

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Too Much of a Good Thing Can Look Goofy

All right! The mummy’s ready for his mystical journey. – Jimbo What do you suppose this is? Abstract shrine? Modern garden ornamentation? Thin conduit to nowhere? To explain, first let me ask: did you know that over half the world’s … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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