Category Archives: D’oh!

That Can’t Be Good

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Stacey

Licking an electrical outlet will not turn you into a Mighty Morphing Power Ranger. – Rock Bottom I am not a morning person, so I don’t mind east-to-west jetlag. It gives me a chance to see how the other half … Continue reading →

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Gallery Proof

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Stacey

Rod: I don’t like this clown! Bart: I wouldn’t take it down if I were you. It’s a load-bearing poster. – The Simpsons In case you were in any doubt, this is not an interior design and decor blog! But home … Continue reading →

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Chandelier (or Pendant) Swap

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Stacey

It’s that damn chandelier again! – Elton John When I found the vintage light fixture for our bedroom, it did not have its matching canopy with it. I got a little overexcited while craft shopping and MacGyvered a new ceiling canopy to blend … Continue reading →

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“Squirrel-Proof” Bird Feeding

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Kevin

Assault weapons have gotten a lot of bad press lately, but they’re manufactured for a reason: to take out today’s modern super-animals, such as the flying squirrel and the electric eel. – Lenny Leonard We enjoy watching the wildlife in … Continue reading →

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Planning Has Reached a New Low

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Kevin

Guys! Stop throwing things in the hole! The more you throw in, the bigger and more dangerous it becomes! – Lisa Simpson For the last few years we have been slowly filling up the basement with stuff that we didn’t … Continue reading →

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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Our Quartz

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Stacey

Earlier this year, we installed quartz kitchen counters. We chose a low-contrast white “Riverstone” quartz offered through Menards. While all the fabrication is done for you, you have to provide and confirm measurements, then pick up and install the countertops. … Continue reading →

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Tile Tile Tiley Tile 3

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Stacey

Welcome back to the neverending tile project! I thought the backsplash was done, but then we picked fancy porcelain switch and outlet covers. In addition to being fancy, they are small and unforgiving. The unforgiving covers of fanciness required that … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Ultimate Dehumidification

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Stacey

Mr. Burns: We need some excitement around here!Smithers: Chinese checkers or domestic, sir?Mr. Burns: No, no. Something fun. Something the men will enjoy… like a safety drill! But what kind? Meltdown alert? Mad dog drill? Blimp attack? Ah…I think a … Continue reading →

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Switch Season

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Stacey

As we finished tiling the backsplash, I started to think about plates to cover the switches and outlets. I had a vague notion that there must be some vintage or retro-style wall plates that would go well with the tile. … Continue reading →

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Things That Go D’oh in the Night

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Stacey

Captain McAllister: ‘Twas a moonless night, dark as pitch, when out of the mist came a beast more stomach than man. Homer: Hey! – The Simpsons The other night, Kev was out and I came in late, but an insane … Continue reading →

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