Tag Archives: D’oh!

Organize This! Choosing an Online To-Do List

Dumb Things I Gotta Do Today 1. Make list 2. Eat a hearty breakfast – Homer Simpson We have a rather happy-go-lucky, some may say feckless, approach to keeping track of our DIY projects. On the whole, the ‘system’ works. … Continue reading

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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

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Uncontrolled Demolition

Son, being popular is the most important thing in the whole world. – Homer Simpson The steps to our side door were ugly, solid, concrete steps with worn out plastic grass on the the top. They weren’t very pretty, but … Continue reading

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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

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