Category Archives: D’oh!

Bedroom: Minty Fresh?

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Stacey

Lisa: Mmmm, smells like mint! Homer: Oh, I spit my gum in there. – The Simpsons We are now working on the bedroom walls and ceiling, touching up the plaster and woodwork. I’ve also finished staining and sealing the storage … Continue reading →

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The Right Red: Matching Vintage Woodwork

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Stacey

Hello, Vegas?  Give me 100 bucks on red . . .  D’oh!  All right, I’ll send you a check. – Homer Simpson There are two ingredients needed to match existing trim in an old house: gel stain and patience. Unless the … Continue reading →

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How Does Your Garden Grow? It Doesn’t

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Stacey

Bart: Now is the winter of our discontent. Ralph: Oh, no! Run! – The Simpsons I keep returning to this wonderful article by botanist Phil Gates for the BBC as I wait for spring. And wait. And WAIT. Stupid tundra! … Continue reading →

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Captain’s Bed? Mate’s Bed? Storage Bed? Our Bed

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Stacey

Aaand lift, and strain, and hyperextend! – Homer Simpson After a lengthy quest, we finally found a storage bed of appropriate size and price. In our last post on storage beds, we concluded that we would probably build to one … Continue reading →

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The Unbelievable D’ohless Radiator Swap

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Kevin

Catch you later, radiator! I’ve never felt more alive! – Marge Simpson A strange thing happened today that left me with an unfamiliar feeling. As I mentioned before in This ‘n’ That, the radiator in one of our bedrooms needed to … Continue reading →

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Stepping Out (Without Falling Over)

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Kevin

This is how we left the new side door steps in Conquering the Stoop. We needed a way to access the deck that didn’t involve any sort of vaulting. I’d heard that steps were a handy way to move from one … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons: Giving Away a Mattress on Craigslist

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Stacey

Hey, they’re trying to learn for free! – The Simpsons We’re avid Craiglisters, so I thought I knew a thing or two about the site, but today was just super-instructive. I end this day older and wiser for a change. We’re taking … Continue reading →

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Two by Two, Hands of Blue

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Stacey

Farmer: Well lah-dee-dah, Mr. Park Avenue manicure. Homer: I’m sorry, I believe in good grooming. – Homer Simpson Most paint and hardware stores sell boxes of disposable gloves. Generally, you have a choice between latex or nitrile. These are great for particularly … Continue reading →

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Crowning Contradictions

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Stacey

I’ve done everything the Bible says, even the stuff that contradicts the other stuff. – Ned Flanders We have the original crown molding for the living room and dining room. It’s in the garage, coated in mint-colored lead paint. With … Continue reading →

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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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