Some view home maintenance as tedious drudgery best left alone until it works its way to the top of their honey-do list. Others look at it from the bright side, an enjoyable and pleasurable way …
Written by: Eric
How To, Tools, Windows & Doors
At the risk of offending the three remaining members of the HCDAOA (Hollow Core Door Aficionados Of America), nothing screams “low budget crap” like a hollow core door. Naturally, when we bought an old farmhouse …
Written by: Phil
Even though the recipe usually contains my personal form of kryptonite, I have been known to ignore common sense and consume large quantities of salsa anyway. This often ends with me briefly wondering why I’m hot pink all over the very next …
Written by: Lauren
As a remodeling contractor and custom cabinet maker, I have had the good fortune to work with a lot of interesting clients over the last 30 years. I have come to realize that some of …
Written by: Rich
I like pickled wood almost as much as I like pickled foods. While the former turns my lighter colored woodworking projects into a work of art, the latter always sends my sodium level through the …
Written by: Eric
Architecture, DIY Discussion, Green, How To, Resources
A couple of years ago, an architect friend approached me with an oddball project. Since I am generally known as the king of oddball projects, she knew that I would be hooked as soon as …
Written by: Rich
Gardening, How To, Landscaping
Xeriscape is a popular gardening trend for those of us who live in Death Valley or the near equivalent. It’s a simple concept that calls on gardeners and landscapers to make water conservation a priority. …
Written by: Amy
Featured, How To, Landscaping, Plumbing
I like water. Without water, there’d be no invigorating shower after a long day of toil, no refreshing dip on a 90° day, and the toilet wouldn’t work quite as well. Also, water is a …
Written by: Phil
When you’re finished working and you want to finish your woodworking project, with the best finish possible, it can be tough to choose which finish is the best. There are dozens of choices to pick …
Written by: Eric
If you like windows, you’ll love the look of a good set of sliding glass doors. Open up your home with a sliding glass door set and expand your living space to a deck or …
Written by: Eric