Reclaimed wood is not only eco-friendly, it is beautiful and all the rage. With Artis Wall™ you can get the benefit of reclaimed wood or stone paneling without the permanence and/or the hassle. The planks are also reusable. According to the makers of Artis Wall products, their patented wall installation system does not damage the wall beneath in any way, therefore you can install a lovely reclaimed wood accent wall as a temporary or long term solution, perfect for renters and those who like to change up their living space frequently. Read More
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Is There History Hidden in Your Home?
I decided to tear down a series of attached sheds during the hottest part of the heat wave this summer. Perhaps it was poor timing, but I lost about 25 pounds and now need new pants or a tighter belt; that’s looking for the silver lining! It was miserable, grubby work that I wouldn’t wish upon anyone. Since no one really wanted to help me, even if I had wished it wouldn’t have mattered. It was slow progress which would later be helped along with my dad’s small tractor to knock down and clean up the mess. To give you a mental image of what I had to do, imagine a semi-normal two story house with a small shed style roof which houses a small half-bath, back entry room, and pantry. Attached to this is a small room with a rotting roof followed by a long shed. That structure is then divided up into four individual sheds, each with a special purpose and each at different levels of decay. Read More