Technical Difficulties
As you may have noticed we are looking a little different the last few days. We are experiencing some issues with our site and we are using a temporary theme. I’m sure this is an easy fix but I haven’t figured…
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As you may have noticed we are looking a little different the last few days. We are experiencing some issues with our site and we are using a temporary theme. I’m sure this is an easy fix but I haven’t figured…
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It is very handy to know people who know how to do things. My Uncle John is one of those people. He worked refinishing floors for 20 years or so and luckily was willing to help me get the floors done. …
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As I write today’s story, Opie and I are sitting in our sun room. That’s because it’s one of the only rooms left we can actually walk into. We are in the process of installing hardwood floors. And it is quite…
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One of the reasons most people love old houses is the beautiful old wood trim detailing. It adds character. It’s the jewelry. I am one of those people. The downside of wood trim is that it does not last forever. …
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The main motivation for repainting my house at this time was the paint that was literally falling off. This means that in order to paint we have to strip the woodwork. I would normally have done this first and then…
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So now that the shingles are all blue we move on to an accent color. I have an overall vision for the front of my house that will take me awhile to complete. This includes taking out the metal framed…
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Safety glasses. What comes to mind when one hears those words? Stylish accessories? Products made by Gucci? The thing to help you get lucky on a hot date? No of course not. Safety glasses are one of those things that you…
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