Category Archives: D’oh!

Rabbits of Unexpected Size

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Stacey

After learning of the rabbit-based tree devastation, the Kev and I bought a live trap. Out cunning plan was to relocate whatever rabbits we could catch to a nice nearby conservation area, thereby at least reducing the overall number of … Continue reading →

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It’s a Frame-Up!

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Stacey

It’s hip to be square…like the song says! – Homer Simpson Ever buy a gallery frame, hang it up, get on with your life, and then later notice that the top rail is bowed? If you hang a frame from … Continue reading →

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Time for the Holy Hand Grenade

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Stacey

 I’ll go into the bushes over there, make a lot of noise, and flush out a rabbit. When he comes out, you step on him. – Homer Simpson Last year, I wrapped up my baby espalier apple trees to an … Continue reading →

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Anglo-American House of Pancakes

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Stacey

Back up a bit now. When are the pancakes coming in the mail? – Homer Simpson Yesterday was Pancake Day in England, and Chez D’oh. Shrove Tuesday is better known in much of the world as a last-ditch party before … Continue reading →

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And The Nominations For Last-Minute Entry Are…

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Stacey

Hey, we’re an eleventh-hour nominee for the Homie Awards at Apartment Therapy! We’re in the DIY category, unsurprisingly, and near the bottom of the list because of the super-recentness of our nomination. If you are a member there, we’d really … Continue reading →

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This Faucet is Finished

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Stacey

Would you like another lick of my flavor wax? – Uter We have a vessel sink in our main bathroom, modeled here by a cat. Vessel sinks are divisive in the design world (what isn’t?), but it turned out to … Continue reading →

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Kevin Appreciation Month

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Stacey

Marge, look at me! We’ve been separated for a day, and I’m as dirty as a Frenchman. In another few hours, I’ll be dead! – Homer Simpson We were in England for Christmas, which was wonderful. Then I came home … Continue reading →

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Good Intentions Down the Pan

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Stacey

Now there’s something you don’t see in a toilet every day! – Homer Simpson I had the idea to do a post about replacing a toilet seat. (Because I needed to replace a toilet seat. And people wonder where bloggers … Continue reading →

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Allow Me to Prove My Point in Song Format

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Stacey

Call Mr. Plow, that’s my name! That name again is Mr. Plow. – Homer Simpson It snows here. That’s a given. But this month has been a little ridiculous. It is pretty. But still ridiculous! As the winter wears on, … Continue reading →

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Why Did They Have to Go and Change Everything?

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Stacey

It’s all here, and it’s all backwards! – Homer Simpson (hyping the Leftorium) We’re mourning the imminent loss of two great local businesses. Seven Corners Hardware, a St Paul institution for 80 years, just announced they will close after clearing … Continue reading →

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