In the slow burn of what I want to do to this place, reworking the stairway has always been a medium priority. Widening and...
Home Improvement
life in the outskirts of a frozen tundra
You know you're in Indiana when the low tonight is to be 19° and Thanksgiving is supposed to be close to 60°. Today, it's a...
26 screws and 2 gallons of paint later…
My body hates me! When you have a bad back, you shouldn't move furniture. In addition, you shouldn't stand on a ladder and...
1st snow of the season hits the Ville!
Eeek! Lookie, lookie! As of right now (around 9:00 AM ET), it's still snowing. I'm currently on my first cup of coffee so I...
the never ending “needs to be done” list
I start my mornings with coffee in front of a computer. I review my calendar for the day's schedule, check email, read news...
it’s hard to find good help nowadays
Everyone wants to put their skills to use where they can make the most money. That's true for most every one and for most...
bedroom one is done!
For the record... when you move to a new place every day off you have is spent working. EVERY. DAY. OFF. Sunday should be a...
need a glass of water and a paper bag, please
Another hiccup in the barndo purchase. If we don't get the hiccups to stop, I'm going to need medication. This purchase...
i want to be a surveyor when i grow up
Purchasing this place has been interesting to say the least. Yesterday I received the settlement statement for closing that...