Though we've devoted many Toolbox Tuesdays talking about very cool and "sexy" heavy duty tools such as saws and nail guns, it is important to remember the critical role the smaller and more general devices play in our everyday DIYing. When I think of things I'm absolutely sure to include...
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Monday, April 30, 2012
Front Flower Bed: Thinking Inside the Box
Posted by Alex
Here at Old Town Home, one of our members is particularly well known for wanting to rush success and put the proverbial "cart before the horse." This sometimes results in more effort or angst when completing a project, but always makes for a slightly more adventurous journey. If you're wondering who...
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Alex and I will be the first to admit that our DIY skills are lacking when it comes to gardening. Plastering, plumbing, electrical, and woodworking don't scare us, but ask us to make selections in the outdoor center at a local nursery and our knees begin to quake. But there's...
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
That's a Wrap - Whole Home Paint Stripping
Posted by Alex
If you're a fan of This Old House like I am, you've undoubtedly seen the recent focus on the new EPA guidelines and restrictions when it comes to hazardous materials handling by contractors. From lead paint stripping to asbestos removal, the workers covered in white suits look like nuclear facility...
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Front Flower Bed: Getting to the Root of the Problem
Posted by Wendy
I can barely type this post because my fingers and arms are blistered and sore. And I'm writing this because I'm in better shape between the two of us. No joke, it was one heck of a weekend working on our front flower bed, but I'm happy to say that...
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