I'm not going gray; that's just paint in my hair.
If I were to be asked, "What's the nastiest thing you've encountered from working on your house?" I would have always thought my answer would be about the press-on fingernails we found in the fridge (and in the closet, and in the garage, and in the carpet) when I moved in. Or that the kitchen … [Read more...]
Before this week, I didn't know what burl wood was. I've even seen it as a desk when I was in Washington, D.C. last year for the Solar Decathlon. Despite it being love at first sight, I didn't bother to actually find out its name.Come to think of it, that's not that far off from my love life in … [Read more...]
It's about that time again... another installment of Lingo Lessons!If you are new to this blog (or as scatterbrained as I am and just forgot), Lingo Lessons are periodic posts that I create to help those out there who struggle with all the fancy schmancy DIY and home improvement terms. For … [Read more...]
My oh my, it seems that everything comes in a variety of options... including the kitchen sink!...or bathroom sink, for that matter, which is what prompted my research for selecting a faucet... and our next installment of Lingo Lessons! If you didn't catch the first one, Lingo Lessons are periodic … [Read more...]
Ever wonder what that thing on your stairs is called?Image: JMX BambooWell, it's called a riser, and this post is going to part of a new feature on this blog: ever been in Home Depot or Lowe's, and had difficulty describing what you need to the rep? Or, how about when you're trying to simply … [Read more...]
 Hey there - I'm Sarah.Can't cook. Don't have time to clean. Full time day jobber, weekend grad student, and power tool collector. I have a knack for getting paint all over ME instead of all over the wall. But I'm determined (hissy fits and all) to turn a 1980s eyesore into a young, modern home. Join me for all of the fun and frustration... and bring your paint brush! More>>> |
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