Category Archives: Before & After

Look on My Works, Ye Mighty, and Despair!

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Kevin

Following an unsuccessful sledgehammering, we rented a jack hammer to demolish the concrete steps leading to our side door. I was pretty sure a jack hammer would easily get the job done. I hadn’t reckoned with coming up against the … Continue reading →

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Apartment Therapy January Cure: The Reckoning

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Stacey

Bart: Now they’re talking about holding me back in the fourth grade if I don’t shape up. Otto: That’s it?  Hey, relax, man!  It could end up being the best thing that ever happened to ya.  I got held back in … Continue reading →

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We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Hammer!

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Kevin

A gun isn’t a weapon; it’s a tool. Like a harpoon, or a hammer or a … an alligator. – Homer Simpson Our house came with a side stoop that was rather utilitarian, but did the job. That was until we built a … Continue reading →

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Uncontrolled Demolition

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Kevin

Son, being popular is the most important thing in the whole world. – Homer Simpson The steps to our side door were ugly, solid, concrete steps with worn out plastic grass on the the top. They weren’t very pretty, but … Continue reading →

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Coat Closet Rod…or Industrial Curtain Hardware?

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Stacey

Do you see towels? If you see towels, you’re probably in the linen closet again. – Marge Simpson This is not one of those spectacular before and afters — you know, the ones where you’re not even sure it’s the … Continue reading →

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Just Screwing Around

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Stacey

You two look good … open casket good. – Grandpa Simpson The Kev and I have a humongous supply of old fasteners. Many are leftovers from other projects, or older screws that we’ve removed and kept. Kev has a jar-based screw … Continue reading →

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Restoring Authentic Hardware

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Stacey

Police Chief Wiggum: Well, well, well, look who’s here. Master Detective Eliza Simpson and her easily amazed sidekick, Dr. Bartley. Bart: What’s this? A doorknob! Good show! – The Simpsons Some people shouldn’t be allowed to paint, including many of … Continue reading →

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Say It With Flowers, But Cats Won’t Listen

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Stacey

Good-bye, cruel world…hello, ironic twist. – The Simpsons As part of the AT January Cure, cure-ees must buy fresh flowers for their homes. But not all flowers are safe for cats. Careful flower selection is important to keep curiousity from … Continue reading →

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Say It Without Flowers

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Stacey

Aw, come on, gravity — you used to be cool. – Homer Simpson I mentioned last month that we joined the Apartment Therapy January Cure. We’re on Day 3, and one of the directions for this weekend is to buy some flowers. Flowers … Continue reading →

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Home Improvement Resolutions for 2013

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Stacey

I resolve to lose 10 pounds, and then gain it back by Valentine’s Day. – Homer Simpson I emailed the Kev today with a proposed list of projects for 2013. Nothing is all that urgent, but I want to have … Continue reading →

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