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Home Improvement Horrors - Part Two
OutTakes | July 4th 2008 by Dave Donelson
Home improvement is expensive, which just adds to the excitement. You should expect to spend 10 to 15 percent of your home’s value on a totally new kitchen, according to Leona Hess, founding president of the Westchester (NY) Chapter of the National read more
Clean Up in the Uncool Aisle
Always Home and Uncool | July 3rd 2008 by Dave Liddell
I know I have built my reputation as Funny Blogging At-Home Dad No. 877 by putting this image in your head of me as a domestic god in boxer briefs, a featherduster in hand, but I must confess. Once a week, a team of international experts in suburban read more
More uses for vinegar around the house
Somerset 08873 | July 1st 2008
Cleaning on the cheap The last time posted about the use of vinegar was in the garden. I recently came across more unexpected (at least to me) household uses for this low cost solution. Using white vinegar…. A 50/50 mix o read more
Considering Renovating? Do It Now!
SayEducate | June 30th 2008 by Matt Keegan
Undertaking any renovation project means considering all aspects of the work to be done before getting started. Cost, hiring contractors, possible temporary displacement from your home, and the like must all be weighed. Yet, if a renovation is desire read more
Boys Will Be Boys
New Harper's Mews | June 29th 2008
The other night, my son went to wash his hands. His sister was using the big bathroom, so he went to the little one behind my bedroom. A few minutes later, he came to me and said, “Mom, I didn’t do anything and I don’t think Cathy didn’t do read more
Theresienthal Tumbler
Home Tips Articles Blog | June 27th 2008 by kon5518
The Theresienthal craftsmanship is stunning, making the ring clear and lovely. Up for auction is a pair of traditional crystal schnapps Theresienthal glasses or shot glasses. These tiny vintage glasses have a clear blown crystal cupola encircled by a read more
Thank you Mr. Bartos
Did We Survive Hurricane Katrina or Not? | June 27th 2008 by Anita
I just wanted to post a quick follow up to my earlier post on my paint buying experience (or lack of) at Lowe's. A kind Valspar employee did in fact read the blog and posted a comment. In summary, he said that it is intended that Signature base go wi read more
Natural Stone Veneer: Is This The Right Stone For Your Next Proje…
Home Tips Articles Blog | June 26th 2008 by kon5518
Is natural stone veneer the right choice for your project? If you’re looking for a durable alternative to fake stone veneer, keep reading for more benefits of this stone before you make your final choice… Natural stone veneer exemplifies read more
Free Room Design Software Guide
Home Tips Articles Blog | June 26th 2008 by kon5518
How to choose kitchen and bathroom design software whether you’re exploring changes to a room’s current layout or you’re designing a room from the ground up. Whether you’re simply exploring possible changes to a room’s c read more
Home Improvement Horrors - Part One
OutTakes | June 26th 2008 by Dave Donelson
Mention home-improvement contractors, and most homeowners roll their eyes and groan. Not everyone who’s lived through a home remodeling project reacts that way, of course. Some just chuckle sadly, shaking their heads with weary resign. Others run s read more
Roof & Hoot both have two O's
Did We Survive Hurricane Katrina or Not? | June 19th 2008 by Anita
And that's about the only thing I can think of that might tie today's two stories together. Sorry.Great Horned Owl Photo by Keith Skinner (http://bayouvisions.com)But late last night - somewhere close to midnight (we went out to enjoy the rare 70-d read more
The Handyman
My Funny Dad, Harry | June 19th 2008 by Karen Zemek
My dad could fix or make just about anything. I just took it for granted growing up, assuming that all men were skilled in those ways. I just always thought that when I got married, my husband would be able to fix things. Boy, was I wrong! Dad wa read more
Still with the roof thing
Did We Survive Hurricane Katrina or Not? | June 18th 2008 by Anita
I've given up on worrying about my plants now... They never stood a chance, I guess. I just want the roof done.I think - though I can't be sure because I didn't look everywhere this afternoon.. That the large section which includes the skylights is read more
Don't tell me what you can't do
Did We Survive Hurricane Katrina or Not? | June 17th 2008 by Anita
My favorite saying from Lost is "Don't tell me what I can't do." Those of you who watch the show know these words are said at various times with various inflections by John Locke. I like it because it's defiant and optimistic all at the same time.Loc read more
Artel Glass Candleholder
Home Tips Articles Blog | June 15th 2008 by kon5518
We are pleased to present The Golden Age of Yachting barware collection from Artel, one of Europe’s leading artisan producers of fine crystal. The Artel craftsmen had to switch to manufacturing powder-cases, hand glasses, and other objects of e read more
If snails could roof...
Did We Survive Hurricane Katrina or Not? | June 13th 2008 by Anita
Wednesday's weather meant absolutely nothing done on the roof... But with Thursday came the completion of the smallish front right side. Today brought a sudden shower early in the morning while the guys were working on the front side of the garage read more
Sump Pump Failures and How to Avoid Them
Home Tips Pro Blog | June 10th 2008 by kon5518
If your sump pump fails, you’re in for a disaster in your basement. This article outlines common reasons that sump pumps fail and what you can do about them. Every time a major rainfall hits an area, countless tales of woe are heard from ho read more
There may be many more updates....
Did We Survive Hurricane Katrina or Not? | June 10th 2008 by Anita
Before this thing is through.Finally the camera batteries are revived and I was able to go out and take a picture or two (okay, I admit it.. I usually take DOZENS of pictures when I'm doing this...).According to the Accuweather thingie at the bottom read more
Eep
Did We Survive Hurricane Katrina or Not? | June 9th 2008 by Anita
Work started at 5:00 am this morning on the roof. The first section of the roof has been torn off and thrown on the ground. We're not too thrilled with the level of care taken (or not) with protecting our landscaping at this point... but hopefully read more
Kitchen Sink
zenpawn's vegan food blog | June 8th 2008 by Erin
I may be good in the kitchen when it comes to creating new recipes, but one thing I’m not is a handyman. So, it was to be a long and frustrating weekend as I attempted to replace my leaky and worn, double-basin sink. Someone with any amount o read more
Fae - Home Improvementally Challenged
The Soccer Moms' Guide to Wicca | June 7th 2008 by wiccamoms
In all his previous lives, we now know that Matt has never been a plumber. There have been gnats in our house the last week or two. I have had no idea where they were coming from. They weren’t at the top of my priority list, but I keep a clean read more
Jonathan Adler Vases
Home Tips Pro Blog | June 6th 2008 by kon5518
Jonathan Adler has been reinventing the world of modern decorative ceramics. Recent additions to the Jonathan Adler collections include home textiles such as pillows and rugs, lamps, furniture, handbags and more. These Jonathan Adler vases were featu read more
Why Cheap is not always Frugal
The Frugal Momma | June 6th 2008 by Lisa Knight
DH is upstairs on the other PC researching repair parts for his miter saw. Apparently the flat parts that are supposed to keep the blade straight are not very flat anymore (if they ever were). We haven't used it a ton for actual miters, mostly just read more
Royal Copenhagen Jug
Home Tips Articles Blog | June 4th 2008 by kon5518
Royal Scandinavia is one of the largest industrial arts group world-wide. Royal Scandinavia dates back to 1742, when the Kosta glassworks were founded. The Royal Porcelain Manufacturer was founded in 1775 on the initiative of the royal house in Denma read more
Something delivered
Did We Survive Hurricane Katrina or Not? | June 4th 2008 by Anita
TruckNot an aisle at the home improvement store. This is our driveway.The shingles have arrived in a flurry of trucks, people, and machinery. Now they wait in our driveway until work gets underway next Monday.A picture of the forklift in action jus read more
Something missing
Did We Survive Hurricane Katrina or Not? | June 3rd 2008 by Anita
Insert roofing materials here.There's a definite lack of shingles and other such things necessary for roofing our house at our residence today. Last we heard we were to be expecting such things to arrive today....Sure! We're used to delays and false read more
Need a Good Contractor? Contact Me for My Preferred List of Reco…
Eastside Real Estate Buzz | June 2nd 2008 by Debra Sinick
One of the perks of being a real estate agent is learning all kinds of useful information about real estate and homes. We learn about household maintenance when we attend building inspections. We learn about style, color, and popular finish wor read more
Liquid Lunch
Predator Press | May 28th 2008 by LOBO
Predator Press [LOBO] " ... attach the color coded cables on the side with magnetic plates, unless it's Wednesday during a month with an 'S' in it. In this case, define the corresponding animal of the current Chinese New Year and read more
Fleur De Lis & The City!
Fleur de.lir.i.ous | May 25th 2008 by fleurdelirious
Fleur De Lis & The City!Article 5This week's article of Fleur De Lis & The City! features great ways to decorate your home with the beautiful fleur de lis symbol. Since so many of you requested we do another round of decorating ideas, we thou read more
Is The Task Simple? No, Only I Am.
Adapt, Adopt and Improve | May 24th 2008 by Ron DesGroseilliers
Why does simple task always turn into the most time-consuming, wallet-draining, profanity-inducing event in our already crisis laden lives? I thought, and maybe that was my first mistake, that I would fix my kitchen faucet's year old tiny leak. I h read more
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