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Category Archives: D’oh!
Apartment Therapy January Cure: The Reckoning
Bart: Now they’re talking about holding me back in the fourth grade if I don’t shape up. Otto: That’s it? Hey, relax, man! It could end up being the best thing that ever happened to ya. I got held back in … Continue reading
Posted in Before & After, D'oh!, Food & Drink, Organization, Repair & Maintenance
Tagged organization
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We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Hammer!
A gun isn’t a weapon; it’s a tool. Like a harpoon, or a hammer or a … an alligator. – Homer Simpson Our house came with a side stoop that was rather utilitarian, but did the job. That was until we built a … Continue reading
Posted in Before & After, Construction, D'oh!, Outdoor Building Projects, Yard & Garden
Tagged D'oh!, demolition, yard
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These are a Few of My Favorite D’ohs
Like Mozart and Johnny Knoxville, my genius cannot be stopped. – Homer Simpson Recent projects have been a breeze. I’m working ahead on the Apartment Therapy Cure. I kitted out a coat closet using on-hand materials. I replaced the kitchen faucet. It was … Continue reading
Posted in D'oh!, Electrical, Kitchen, Repair & Maintenance
Tagged DIY mistake, home improvement fail
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Laptop Screen Replacement: Undo’hing the Damage
Well, a paperweight will be nice. But what I really need is a computer. – Homer Simpson A couple of weeks ago, while preparing the house for the holiday festivities, we smashed Stacey’s computer screen. Our large, heavy, pointy-topped lamp … Continue reading
Home Improvement Resolutions for 2013
I resolve to lose 10 pounds, and then gain it back by Valentine’s Day. – Homer Simpson I emailed the Kev today with a proposed list of projects for 2013. Nothing is all that urgent, but I want to have … Continue reading
Posted in Before & After, Construction, D'oh!, Porch, Repair & Maintenance
Tagged diy, home improvement, new year resolutions
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Post Mortem
You can’t keep blaming yourself. Just blame yourself once, and move on. – Homer Simpson One thing you don’t have to think about in England is frost heave. So, when we built our privacy fence, I didn’t! I sunk the … Continue reading
Japanese Knotweed: My Part in its Downfall, Part 3
So far, using a combination of weedkiller and excavation, I felt I was getting the upper hand over our Japanese Knotweed and wannabe Audrey III. But this was no time to ease up. As they say, The best defense is a … Continue reading
Japanese Knotweed: My Part in its Downfall, Part 2
Eradicating Japanese Knotweed is a long process. In my first post about killing knotweed, I listed the initial attack tactic: amp up the attitude, spray with glysophate, and wait for a couple of weeks. There’s no way that stopping there will … Continue reading
Japanese Knotweed: My Part In Its Downfall, Part 1
Now what is a wedding? Well, Webster’s dictionary describes a wedding as: the process of removing weeds from one’s garden. – Homer Simpson When we bought the house (and for years afterwards), our yard was only a couple of cars … Continue reading
Evolution of a DIYer
If you really want something in life you have to work for it. Now quiet, they’re about to announce the lottery numbers. – Homer Simpson Skills are learned. Some of my biggest d’oh moments involve undoing something I did once … Continue reading
Posted in D'oh!, Electrical, Repair & Maintenance, Romance
Tagged Electrical, light, lighting
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