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Author Archives: Stacey
Japanese Knotweed: My Part in its Downfall, Part 2
Eradicating Japanese Knotweed is a long process. In my first post about killing knotweed, I listed the initial attack tactic: amp up the attitude, spray with glysophate, and wait for a couple of weeks. There’s no way that stopping there will … Continue reading
Japanese Knotweed: My Part In Its Downfall, Part 1
Now what is a wedding? Well, Webster’s dictionary describes a wedding as: the process of removing weeds from one’s garden. – Homer Simpson When we bought the house (and for years afterwards), our yard was only a couple of cars … Continue reading
Evolution of a DIYer
If you really want something in life you have to work for it. Now quiet, they’re about to announce the lottery numbers. – Homer Simpson Skills are learned. Some of my biggest d’oh moments involve undoing something I did once … Continue reading
Posted in D'oh!, Electrical, Repair & Maintenance, Romance
Tagged Electrical, light, lighting
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Tiiiiiiiiiiiin Hinge…Rusty
Extended warranty? How can I lose? – Homer Simpson When we updated the basement bathroom, we chose items that were simple and functional. It’s a basement bathroom, and you (currently) walk through unfinished space to get there. The shower enclosure … Continue reading
House Parts: The Fine Line Between Prudence and Hoarding
Marge! That’s the Rhinestone Nights fashion gun! I need it to rhinestone up my old clothing. – Homer Simpson Yesterday, we replaced an exterior door. Today, I am licking my wounds (not literally, of course, because I’m too dang sore … Continue reading
Reader, I Spraypainted It
Mmmm, free goo. – Homer Simpson For me, one of the most memorable comment threads from the past year was a bit of a scuffle on Apartment Therapy over a painted furniture project. (I’ll let that sink in.) One entry … Continue reading
He’s So Phi-ne
I can’t believe it! Reading and writing actually paid off! – Homer Simpson Stacey (regarding tweaks to the arbor design): “That looks nice.” Kevin: “I used the Golden Ratio.” Stacey: “Of course you did.” The guy could not be more … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Building Projects, Romance, Yard & Garden
Tagged arbor, design, garden, geekery, woodworking
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What Light Through Yonder Mason Jar Breaks?
I bet Einstein turned himself all sorts of colors before he invented the light bulb. – Homer Simpson Over the last few months, I’ve had a few rewiring projects on lamps and small appliances. I’ve mainly been replacing switches and … Continue reading
Wall Button Says No
You tried your best and failed miserably. The lesson is: never try. – Homer Simpson The garage door openers mysteriously stopped working the other day, and could we find the manual?? What a ridiculous question. Internet to the rescue! We … Continue reading
