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There are few things in a marriage that are more a test of compatibility than a couple's ability to navigate a difficult DIY project. While Wendy and I tend to make a very good team and we have years of experience tackling two person projects that might test the mettle...
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
A Newel Post and Handrail Suited for a Back Staircase
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A back staircase is the stuff of dreams for old house nerds like us, but our back staircase left us feeling a little flat. As we've been working on our quick office makeover, one of our major areas of excitement had to do with the minor overhaul of the room's back...
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One of the most difficult aspects of renovating an old home is to ensure your alterations are not only functional and attractive, but are in keeping with the character of the house. The hallway on the day we moved inAnyone who has renovated a home of a certain age knows...
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Custom Master Bathroom Cabinets Taking Shape
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We've been working on many projects over the past several weeks, but we've been rather quiet here on the blog. Seems that we've been working on a lot but haven't been getting many of those items completed. Add a crazy work schedule, Halloween, now Thanksgiving, and an early October vacation...
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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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