Author Archives: Marisa

Fixing Leaking Showers – Replacing Handle Cartridges

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Marisa

It all started because we have been putting off replacing the guts in our half bath.  It escalated quickly into replacing shower/tub cartridges in two other bathrooms.  In hind sight I would say replacing the toilet guts would have been … Continue reading →

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DeWalt DWHT83550 ToughSeries 8-3/4 in. 340 lb. Capacity Review

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Marisa

You know how Bill got these?  He waited for me to think of a project I wanted them for.  He never told me he wanted them.  He just waited.  Finally that patience paid off and I told HIM I wanted … Continue reading →

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Strip And Refinish Walnut Drop Front Desk

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Marisa

This secretary desk is a beautiful drop down front, desk made from what we believe is walnut, that had aged a deep almost black color.  I believe it had a lacquer finish originally.

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Stripping Chalk Paint From White Oak Veneer With A Shellac Finish

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Marisa

Please don’t yell at me.  I feel bad enough as it is. I have my maternal and paternal grandmothers sewing machines.  They are well over 100 years old and I did a terrible thing to them.  I painted over them … Continue reading →

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Custom Duvet Cover With Snaps

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Marisa

I love our down comforter.  Okay it’s not real down, it’s a much less expensive version but I still love it.  It’s been ripped, lost some filling and repaired.  It’s now more of an almost crispy, orange/yellow because I did … Continue reading →

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Change Old Door Hinges Without Buying New Ones

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Marisa

“Have drill, will screw things up.” Last week I went into Bill’s office to get a drill.  He naturally, and with some fear, asked what I was doing.  I explained that now that I have repainted the mudroom door the … Continue reading →

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Color Fixing Edge Banding And The Cut Edge Of Vinyl Plank Flooring

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Marisa

Quick post.  Interesting news is that we have added a new season!  We now have Winter, Spring, Summer, Monsoon, and Fall.  Notice I did not say “good news” I said “interesting news”.   It has forced us to take a break … Continue reading →

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WARRIOR 6 Amp Rotating Handle Variable-Speed Reciprocating Saw – As A Meat Saw

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Marisa

Does it work as a meat saw?  The answer is yes and no.

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Well Water Laundry Issues and Pool Filtration

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Marisa

I grew up in the country.  We had well water and there were times when I was younger that I would ask my grandmother for a glass of water.  She would put a dish towel over the glass and pour … Continue reading →

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Making Bug Net Doors For The Greenhouse

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Marisa

We love our greenhouses.  They were not expensive, they went up quick, we have been able to move them by picking them up and walking them to their new locations and they help us to extend our season and save … Continue reading →

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