Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Gassing Up Our Curb Appeal with a Copper Gas Lantern
Posted by Alex
I'm not sure what it is that makes a gas lantern so incredibly warm and wonderful, but the thought of a copper gas lamp on the front of our home simply makes my heart sing. There are different examples of gas lights on homes all over our area and we...
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Toolbox Tuesday: Metal Detectors for Safer Woodworking
Posted by Alex
When I look in my various toolboxes, tool bucket, or workbench, I see a collection of instruments I've purchased over the years that have slowly turned me from an incapable dweller to a moderately accomplished home DIYer. Some of the tools, like my drill or circular saw, are must haves...
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Monday, January 14, 2013
Enjoying New Orleans from a Fresh Perspective
Posted by Alex
It's no secret that Wendy and I truly love where we live. Our historic town has so much to offer in the way of food, culture, activities, and experiences. Beyond our immediate town, our proximity to Washington DC allows us to enjoy its eclectic neighborhoods and amenities without much thought...
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Friday, January 11, 2013
Wax On, Wax Off - Butcher Block Oil Treatment Update
Posted by Alex
Today's post is a bit of a followup to a post we did a while ago regarding the best methods (in our opinion) for treating our new butcher block counter tops. Now that we're several months into the rather proud ownership of beautiful wood kitchen counters, I think it's time...
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Thursday, January 10, 2013
Goose or Telephone?
Posted by Wendy
We've been making some big decisions in our house of late, many of which center around our never ending story of the master bathroom project. Though some of the big choices have come rather easy (of course we'd like a claw foot tub), one selection in particular I've been agonizing...
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