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Category Archives: Construction
Cabinet of Dreams, Part V: A Firry Tale of St Paul
I mentioned (in Cabinet of Dreams, Part III) that our decision to use Douglas fir for the whole built-in made things quite interesting at times. Well, finding a piece of wood for the upper surface of the built-in was one … Continue reading
Cabinet of Dreams, Part IV: The Building Part of the Built-In
This is the fourth in a series about making a built-in unit in our sitting room. In the last post, I talked about how we found and prepared a cabinet to use as part of the built-in. Now it was … Continue reading
Cabinet of Dreams, Part I: Genesis
My dreams will go unfulfilled? I don’t like the sound of that one bit. – Homer Simpson When we bought this house it ticked most of our boxes. The only box left unticked was the one next to “Fireplace.” But … Continue reading
Frugal DIY Shopping on the Tundra
Then I heard the sound that all Arctic explorers dread . . . the pitiless bark of the sea lion! – Homer Simpson We left the igloo yesterday, despite the strong urge to stay in, eat carbs, and sulk. What … Continue reading
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Before and After: Helen’s Sugarplum Kitchen
Relax, we’re just looky-loos. We’re only here to compare our lifestyle. – Marge Simpson After a year that included an unfinished bedroom redo dating from early spring, let’s focus on Other People’s Makeovers! Today’s virtual visit is to the Kev’s sister’s place. … Continue reading
Contractors: The Profession That Time Forgot
Carl: Didn’t you get the email? Homer: What’s an email? Lenny: It’s a computer thing, like an electric letter… Carl: …or a quiet phone call. – The Simpsons We are trying to get a few bids on our possible loft … Continue reading
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
Installing a Wooden Porch Door: The Sawing and Chiseling Edition
Ned: You’re using my table saw to violate a court order? Homer: Well, we tried all those other tools. – The Simpsons We’re putting a new porch door on the front of the house. Stacey mentioned this when she was … Continue reading
You Should Seek Professional Help: Interior Designers (Part 3)
Wednesday! Wednesday was the day! We met with our interior designer about the plans for the upstairs. Just to recap, our upstairs space is one large, partially finished room with inadequate electrical service and little light. As much as it pains … Continue reading
