Category Archives: D’oh!

Relaxing on the Front Porch: We’re Doing it Wrong

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Kevin

Lisa: I’ll do whatever it takes. Bart: Then welcome to the nether regions of the soul. -The Simpsons The green paint on our porch floor is flaking off. Something has to be done! We really want to go for the … Continue reading →

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Organize This! Choosing an Online To-Do List

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Kevin

Dumb Things I Gotta Do Today 1. Make list 2. Eat a hearty breakfast – Homer Simpson We have a rather happy-go-lucky, some may say feckless, approach to keeping track of our DIY projects. On the whole, the ‘system’ works. … Continue reading →

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Back in the Groove, but Suitably Chastened

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Stacey

Stop remembering TV and get back to work! – Marge Simpson Earlier this week, we said good-bye to Kevin’s sister, our nephew and his friend. We had a blast, and miss them loads. We did so many things — including corrupting … Continue reading →

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Random Skills: Knotting Thread for Hand Sewing

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Stacey

Bart: If you quit, it’d be like an expert knot tier quitting a knot-tying contest right in the middle of tying a knot. Lisa: Why’d you say that? Bart: I dunno, I was just looking at my shoelaces. – The Simpsons … Continue reading →

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Home Improvement Haiku

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Stacey

 Sneezing on a piece of paper does not count as a haiku.  – Mrs. Crabapple One of the best forwards I ever received was a list of Microsoft haiku. My fave from that page: With searching comes loss And the … Continue reading →

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Misunderstood in My Own Time

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Stacey

Hmmmph! – Marge Simpson On my way back from work this week, I stopped by K-Mart to return some spraypaint. When planning the bookcase project, I thought I might use spraypaint instead of latex we had on hand. Latex carried … Continue reading →

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Before and After: The Light, the Gadget, and the Wardrobe

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Stacey

Marge: Who’s “Disco Stu”? Homer: Oh, er, I wanted to write “Disco Stud” but I ran out of space. – The Simpsons At about 10 p.m. last night, I finally purchased a stud finder. Because it’s Friday night, and the … Continue reading →

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Before and After: Refreshed Flatpack Bookcase

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Stacey

Marge: Homer, we have a perfectly good bookcase. Homer: Yeah, but this is what they’re doing on campus.  – The Simpsons The whole pointed pointy point of our bedroom project was to open up the wall to access closet space. Having … Continue reading →

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Wanna See Something Permanent?

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Stacey

Fiddle-dee-dee. That will require a tetanus shot. – Homer Simpson Today at work, I showed a co-worker my thumb. “Check out my cool blood blister!” I said. “Doesn’t it look like there’s some sort of weird worm under my skin?” … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Crafting Market

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Stacey

Smithers: Help…me… Dr. Nick: Holy smokes! You need booze! – The Simpsons I am not crafty. I’ve never felted, scrapped or decoupaged. It’s not that I’m anti-craft(!), it’s just not something I’ve done. But I still find myself wandering aimlessly … Continue reading →

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