Friday, September 30, 2016
Coping as a DIY Double Entendre
Posted by Alex
Holes in the ceiling, dust on the floor, mess all around, and when it comes to projects, there's always more, more, more. In DIY, like in life, coping is an important skill to master...or at least a skill one must make an attempt at mastering. But what is it to...
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Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Making New Plinth Block Moulding Look as Good as Old
Posted by Alex
Over the last several weeks I've been trying my best to replicate the historic moulding in our Foursquare.This has been a difficult task overall as I've been dealing with several variables at once. Wonky walls, weird depth, modern doors, and chunkier wood than you find in stock moulding has made...
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Thursday, September 15, 2016
Make Your Own DIY Mr. Robot Costume this Halloween
Posted by Alex
Halloween is a particularly special time of year in our household. And choosing a good Halloween costume for the is a rather major and important decision. Last year Wendy and I decided on a three part costume based on our favorite characters from the USA Network show Mr. Robot. You...
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Thursday, September 8, 2016
When a 5-in-1 Weather Station Simply Can't Stay Put
Posted by Alex
Ever wonder what happens when the sight of your newly installed 5-in-1 weather station interrupts your loving wife's lovely view? Well, I can tell you exactly what happens. The saga of our weather station, a practical but not very aesthetically pleasing technological addition to our home's exterior, began with big...
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Slow and steady progress across multiple major projects feels quite nice!But before we get to our "tortoise and hare" style of renovating, we have a few fun things to update you on this week, including a live TV morning show debut! First off, last Friday was National Dog Day, or #NationalDogDay...
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