Liz For those of you who like a rustic look in a picture frame, and I do mean rustic, the half round, birch wood frame is the ticket. As a custom picture framer hailing from Central …
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Screwing: Everyone has his own approach and preferred method. For those of you who don’t often get the opportunity to do it, slow and steady might be just the ticket. You know – you want …
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The extent of my experience with lighting pretty much ends at an uncanny knack for getting electrocuted. Eight times and counting, folks. At this point, I’m just waiting for the big one. Maybe I’ll be …
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This may seem like a dumbass tip, but because so many people have asked me how to handle this situation, I’m going to throw it out there. On multiple occasions, I’ve been approached for guidance …
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A simple 2″ crown moulding finishes the look of any room. But, the moulding can be butted out and made to look much beefier, (even “schmancy” if you will), by building it out with furring …
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I enjoy a good buzz cooking and fancy myself quite the chef. But, even if I hated to cook, after seeing these antique ranges by Elmira Stove Works, I’d never leave the kitchen. Elmira Stove …
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Gardening, Landscaping, Resources
I’ve been on a killing spree with grapevines for two years now. I follow the planting instructions, do everything I’m supposed to, prepare the hole to just the right depth, plant, nurture…and the vines keel …
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I discovered a set of old, Adirondack porch swing plans crammed in a drawer at our camp. Since they were covered in coffee stains and something else I can only speculate on…just peanut butter hopefully…I …
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Garage, Green, Kitchen, Resources
OK, so it’s time to renovate the kitchen. What’s the first thing to go? Those crappy, old cabinets. You’re sick of looking at them – they’re outdated – they make you want to barf – …
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Believe me when I say…a shower and/or bath project does not fall into my comfort zone. (Unless, that is, it involves bubbles and wine.) Laying tile after the fact? That I can do. As for …
Written by: Liz