Category Archives: Electrical

Bright Old Things

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Stacey

There’s nothing here a little elbow-grease won’t fix! So let’s roll up our sleeves and… [falls asleep] – Abe Simpson The Kev and I met in London–we were both living in a formerly condemned council block repurposed as student housing. An early … Continue reading →

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DIY Fireplace Sound System

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Stacey

Bart: Don’t we get to roast marshmallows? Dolph: Shuddup and eat your pine cone.  – The Simpsons We have a fireplace. We love it. But it’s fake! The surround is a reproduction and the fire itself is electric. There’s a … Continue reading →

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Old Home Away From the Old Home

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Stacey

I’m sorry that the Krusty Haunted Condo is closed. But the haunted information booth is open. – Info Booth Attendant When I can, I prefer to stay in an older, non-franchise hotel.  It’s certainly not for the luxury – these places tend to … Continue reading →

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Where Do I Start With Pinterest?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Stacey

See the pins, be the pins. -Jacques Pinterest. Is that place kind of addictive or what? I enjoy browsing and pinning very much, and I get a huge kick out of people pinning our projects. It’s a brilliant idea, and … Continue reading →

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Switching It Up

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Stacey

Parenting Instructor: Making a happy home isn’t like flipping on a light switch. Cletus: Light switch??  – The Simpsons Originally, there weren’t a whole lot of light switches (or, indeed, electrical outlets) in this house. Most of the lights would … Continue reading →

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Before and After: Ceiling Canopy Fancification

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Stacey

If your mother wasn’t so fancy, we could shop at the gas station like normal people. – Homer Simpson Just quick before we start — a shout-out to Amy at Commona My House, who selected our recent bookcase project as a feature … Continue reading →

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Before and After: Art Deco Light Fixture

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Stacey

Batting this light bulb is the only thing that cheers me up. – Homer Simpson As part of our bedroom redo, I wanted to restore and install an antique light fixture. I bought one in rough shape online. You’ve seen this puppy before. I … Continue reading →

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In Which I am Mocked by Paint

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Stacey

I’ll show you some of the tools I’ll be using. This is the scraper. This is the poker. And this happy little fellow is the gouger. – Dr. Wolfe They say that a poor workman blames his tools. You know … Continue reading →

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Getting Boxed In

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Stacey

Spider pig, spider pig, Does whatever a spider pig does. Can he swing from a web? No, he can’t — he’s a pig. Look out! Here comes the spider pig. – Homer Simpson This weekend, I decided instead of just … Continue reading →

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Trying a Three-Way

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Kevin

Moe’s Tavern: Now with electricity! – The Simpsons Because the regulations about such things are much more restrictive in the UK, the first major electrical wiring project I did was when we remodeled our kitchen. I had a great time … Continue reading →

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