Ok–this article is pretty much the equivalent of what monkeys do when they are bored. They grab…er…”material” and throw it around. Writers sometimes use this technique when trying out new ideas or just plain don’t …
Written by: Ty
Building fences is sweet. It is a relatively simple way to really dress up your yard, and if built high enough insulates you from neighbors, sweeping mountain vistas, and the awkward explanations as you stumble …
Written by: Ty
DIY Discussion, How To, Kitchen
Remodeling a kitchen is a big undertaking. A lot of things need to be considered before taking the plunge. Frankly–a lot of fun things need to be hashed out. For me–I would probably have to …
Written by: Ty
Accessories, DIY Discussion, How To
Few things are quite as maddening as a stripped screw. Seriously, all these phrases ratchet up the innuendo points wildly. I actually get a bonus for scoring high on this scale. So, prepare yourselves for thinly veiled …
Written by: Ty
Do you remember what the channel TLC used to be like? Once upon a time, it stood for The Learning Channel and offered programming that lived up to its name. Then, when the real estate …
Written by: Jen
Let’s talk ladder safety. But before we do, a brief caveat. If you have spent any time kicking around the site, you may have stumbled into the “About” section and had the misfortune of reading …
Written by: Ty
Pretty much anytime someone mentions: “Spring Cleaning”–my first instinct is to hide in a closet (not to be cleaned) and frame myself inside of it. Despite the fact that I rather enjoy clean areas–the actual …
Written by: Ty
One of the most popular Home Improvement projects (and my favorite) is deck building. Decks virtually add an entire room to your home–and are a great beginnerish level project for any Do-It-Yourselfer. Not only can …
Written by: Ty
How To, Safety, Tools, Woodworking
Installing trim is one of the things I greatly enjoy doing–however being sequestered in a sometimes extremely dusty room is not. The very nature of cutting and sawing trim creates a very fine, and potentially …
Written by: Ty
How To, Windows & Doors, Woodworking
Much to the dismay of my lovely other half Carrie–I recently broke my ankle playing hockey. Trust me–the pain has been worth the benefits. I get to lounge around having palm fronds waved at me, …
Written by: Ty