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Adventures in Permitting – Tips and Tactics

Adventures in Permitting – Tips and Tactics

Karen January 11, 2016 3 Comments

A few months ago I moved into a new house and found myself with two dogs and no fenced yard. After about a week of taking Kirby outside on a leash I was seriously questioning my sanity! What possessed me to get this dog? Was I in my right mind? Kirby is a healer so he’s constantly trying to “heal” anything that moves; cars, joggers, cyclist, if it’s moving he’s going to round it up! He about pulled my arm off several times. My last house had a fence so I didn’t have to take him out on a leash 3 or 4 times a day and we only walked in a park that almost nobody used. I knew I needed to fence the yard, and soon, because one of us, me or the dog, would not survive much more of this. So we happily began fencing the yard and on the 2nd day a city inspector stopped by to ask if we had a fence permit, um, no, seriously? I need a permit to put up a fence? So began my latest adventures in permitting and working with inspectors. Read More

Filed Under: DIY Discussion, Resources

Chalk Up Another Completed Project – DIY Chalk Paint Chalkboard

Chalk Up Another Completed Project – DIY Chalk Paint Chalkboard

Karen May 28, 2015 1 Comment

This past weekend I decided to create a framed chalkboard. I wanted someplace to post my weekly menu so I didn’t get asked every day “what’s for dinner?” I was going to buy one, but I couldn’t find one big enough or cheap enough – those things are pricey! So I headed off to the home improvement center and bought a quart of chalkboard paint and two 8’ pieces of 1X3 select pine, the wood is for the frame. I decided I needed to frame it since I’ve never been very good and coloring inside the lines. I already had everything else I needed; painter’s tape, tape measure, level, painting tools and left over trim paint (for the frame). I wanted my chalkboard to be roughly 24” X 60”, that would be wide enough and tall enough to fit 6 days of menus. Read More

Filed Under: Decor, How To, Painting

Happiness Is A Warm Mudroom

Happiness Is A Warm Mudroom

Karen April 5, 2015 3 Comments

Filed Under: How To, Resources, Storage

I Can See Clearly Now the Rails Are Gone – Install Your Own Cable Railing!

I Can See Clearly Now the Rails Are Gone – Install Your Own Cable Railing!

Karen April 2, 2015 3 Comments

Filed Under: Architecture, Building Materials, Decks, DIY Discussion, How To

When the 70s Call Asking For Their Cabinets Back, Hang Up and Bring Them Into This Century

When the 70s Call Asking For Their Cabinets Back, Hang Up and Bring Them Into This Century

Karen February 19, 2015 3 Comments

Filed Under: How To, Kitchen, Restoration

Upcycled DIY Pallet Coffee Table – Bring On The Cocktails!

Upcycled DIY Pallet Coffee Table – Bring On The Cocktails!

Karen January 30, 2015 1 Comment

Filed Under: Decor, DIY Discussion, Green, How To, Woodworking

Wood Repair? Move Over Auto Body Filler, KwikWood is Here

Wood Repair? Move Over Auto Body Filler, KwikWood is Here

Karen January 7, 2015 9 Comments

Filed Under: Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Restoration, Windows & Doors

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