Architecture, Building Materials, Decks, DIY Discussion, How To
I moved to Atlanta about 5 years ago and one of the things I noticed about this city is that they seem to go through building style phases. I can almost tell just by looking at …
Written by: Karen
DIY Discussion, Gardening, Landscaping, Resources
Thankfully, spring is approaching. It’s time to start thinking about your yard!! This year, consider this. Would you like to mow less? Water less? Use less expensive and potentially dangerous chemicals? How about going out …
Written by: Rich
Our bed sees tons of action. Between the solid eight hours of sleep my hubby and I put in there every night, and the three littles jumping on it almost daily, it’s got a really …
Written by: Amy
DIY Discussion, Gardening, Green
There’s a touch of cabin fever going around our house. The ground is completely frozen outside, so we’re dreaming of sunny days and springtime weather. To shake the winter doldrums this week, we took a …
Written by: Amy
DIY Discussion, Resources, Tools
For many American boys and girls who grew up in the glorious days before safety was invented, being allowed a pocket knife was the first step to adulthood.
Written by: Rich
DIY Discussion, Gardening, Green
Winter is a fun time to be a gardener. I know, that may sound strange… What can a gardener do in the winter? IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! Yes, I know! In several previous articles I have …
Written by: Rich
DIY Discussion, How To, Resources, Woodworking
Sketchup has become a favorite tool of mine. The free 3-D modeling is simple enough for an old carpenter like me to master after a few sessions. It’s a great way to visualize your design, …
Written by: Rich
Decor, DIY Discussion, Green, How To, Woodworking
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a pallet reuse movement afoot. Never one to be left out of the latest fad I decided to grab a few pallets and build myself a “rustic industrial” coffee …
Written by: Karen
I love the character of hardwood flooring. So much so that I recently decided to replace the carpeting in our living and dining areas with hardwood. My husband was skeptical of my hardwood floor laying …
Written by: Amy
DIY Discussion, Featured, Resources, Woodworking
Last summer, I ran across an article about two poets who were riding a tandem bike from Boulder, Colorado to Beloit Wisconsin. Along the way, they stopped in communities and helped build “Little Free Libraries.” …
Written by: Rich