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Category Archives: Decor
Finally, A Decision
Bart: Dad, you’re giving in to mob mentality. Homer: No, I’m not–I’m hopping on the bandwagon. Come on, son, get with the winning team! – The Simpsons We ordered some countertops. Then I had to have a lie-down, because a … Continue reading
Countertop Under Wraps
Bart: What am I gonna do tonight?? Marge: You can help me change the shelf paper in the pantry. Bart: I’ll have none of that! – The Simpsons We’ve updated our thinking on the countertop options we previously posted, and revisited some old … Continue reading
Bright Old Things
There’s nothing here a little elbow-grease won’t fix! So let’s roll up our sleeves and… [falls asleep] – Abe Simpson The Kev and I met in London–we were both living in a formerly condemned council block repurposed as student housing. An early … Continue reading
Getting Crumbs All Over the Furniture
Let that be a lesson to the rest of you nuts! – Chief Wiggum I recently compared walnuts against stain markers for furniture touch-ups, and was pleasantly surprised to find that walnuts came out on top. My headboard test areas … Continue reading
The Affray Near The Duvet
THE BOUT TO KNOCK THE OTHER GUY OUT – Tatum-Watson Fight, The Simpsons We pick up most of our furniture a bit at a time. One example is the headboard in Ben’s room. I found it at Marva’s Place in … Continue reading
It’s Hard Out There For a Couch
Marge: Once we get the cats out of the way, it won’t be too bad. Real Estate Agent: Actually, according to the will, the cats own the house. – The Simpsons Remember the slipcover project? That I was going to finish in January? I haven’t … Continue reading
Feelin’ Hot Hot Hot
Little Miss Springfield, which one will it beeeeeee? -Krusty the Klown Our Mayya is a heat-seeking feline who worships at the Holy Shrine of the Radiator. Her technique is to stretch out as much as possible to take in all … Continue reading
This Old Couch: Pattern and Prep
Drinking will help us plan! – Moe Szyslak Last time I posted about the couch updating, I talked about reinforcing the sofa frame to deal with a crack. After that job, I started working on the pattern for the slip … Continue reading
This Old Couch: The Verdict
The Mission: Determine whether our comfy and right-sized but beat-up sofa is worth recovering. The Research: Hello, internet! Unfortunately, most advice concerns whether a piece is worth paying an upholsterer to refinish. That work can be as expensive as a new, … Continue reading
