From the category archives:

Construction

One Layer at a Time–Stripping Paint

Personally, I believe that, among the many, many common chores in the world of home renovation, there are few that are as undesireable as stripping paint. When tasks are being assigned, when the priority list is being written up, when people are volunteering for specific jobs, the paint stripping seems to fall by the wayside, [...]

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Rain, Rain, Go Away…Little Janie Wants to Ride Her Pony

Just yesterday morning, as the skies were debating whether to wear grey velvet or blue chenille, I went to visit my parents, now better known as my daughter’s grandparents. Before I had even gotten to the rear door of the car, the little girl from next door, who has the same nickname as my daughter, [...]

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Building a Deck

Have you been looking for a new place to hang out outside, a nice place to grill up some burgers, or to just sit and read a book in the sun? A new deck may be just what’s in order. Building a deck isn’t as hard as it may seem. You can do it yourself [...]

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