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Category Archives: D’oh!
A Literal Hot Mess
Don’t do what Donny Don’t does! – “The 10 Do’s and 500 Don’ts of Knife Safety” I almost burned down the house being messy. Well, I was trying to be organized! Or at least, take a step toward organization. We … Continue reading
There’s a Hole in the Washer, Dear Liza
Tsk. Anyone who needs this kind of status symbol must have some terrible emotional problems. – Marge Simpson Once upon a time, we had a perfectly serviceable dishwasher. It was a real workhorse, and it survived two sets of tenants, … Continue reading
What Tutorials Don’t Say About Refinishing Wood Floors
I’m happy AND angry. – Ralph Wiggum The next step in the upstairs remodel was refinishing the floors. Kevin previously wove salvaged flooring into the existing boards, so now we have actual flooring throughout the upstairs. We decided to do … Continue reading
First Principles Thinking In Action
Homer: Aw, twenty dollars? I wanted a peanut! Brain: Twenty dollars can buy many peanuts. Homer: Explain how! Brain: Money can be exchanged for goods and services. When my brother and I were kids, if we were trying to puzzle something … Continue reading
Quartz Countertop Dechippification
Mmmmm, chips! – Homer Simpson Not too long ago, we found a small chip on the edge of the sink. It was virtually invisible, but we knew it was there, and it made us both a little sad. We can’t … Continue reading
Good Fences Make Sore People
Look! Achy Breaky Stacy for a dollar ninety-nine! One of our New Year’s priorities for 2014(!!!) was repairing our leaning privacy fence. We didn’t get it done. This spring, I was concerned (and embarrassed) enough about the angle that I wanted … Continue reading
Update
Since last we posted, in no particular order: 1. New Pet We brought a large dog into a two-cat household, with better-than-expected results. My brother’s dog Karma needed a retirement home with no children, so we decided to give that a … Continue reading
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Entropy is Real
We’re all going to sit down and listen to an inspiring story of wilderness survival. – Homer Simpson This spring, I saw an Investopedia article on six misguided home improvements, which included: Around the same time, Nicole Balch of Making … Continue reading
Arc de Harumph
Nothing to see here, just kneeling in front of the electric outlet appreciating Edison’s miracle! – Homer Simpson Remember the remodel? With the homeowner electrical permit? Well, the updated electrical code requires arc-fault protection, which is different from the more … Continue reading
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Tagged afci protection, arc fault, arc fault causes, finding arc fault, installing arc fault breaker
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