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Food Forest Expansion – Fruit Tree and Grape Additions
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Author Archives: Marisa
Ryobi Cordless Power Scrubber
We live in the country and have well water and a septic system. A long time ago I learned, the hard way, that bleach is not my friend because it bonds with certain molecules and creates a brand new molecule … Continue reading
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Update on the Fi Dog Tracker
How does it work when you really need it to work? The answer is better than a sharp stick in the eye. Seriously we were all very thankful we had it. We moved here with a puggle, think stomach with … Continue reading
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Lost Dog, again.
Sam met Taz at work and it was love at first site. Since work romances can get awkward Sam decided to adopt Taz. Taz was so named because of the collar he was wearing when he was found wandering the … Continue reading
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Microwave Surround
When taking the plunge to remodel our kitchen we had to decide where the microwave would live. We have had them over the stove, in an upper cabinet next to the stove, on the counter and now built into a … Continue reading
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Safety In All Things Great and Small
A few years ago I stumbled on a blogger who I enjoyed a great deal. She hasn’t blogged since 2015, which makes me sad, but just the other day I was reminded about how we touch each others lives.
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It’s not just a pen it’s art
The process of turning seems like it could be simple. You take a blank and you pick out a kit. Put the blank on the lathe and turn it put in the inserts and there you have it a pen. … Continue reading
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Havel’s Helmet
Long story short don’t give up. Wherever you are at it’s progress from where you started even if it’s 12 steps back. The delay actually turned out pretty cool because had I done this 7 years ago he would have … Continue reading
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Custom Foam Inserts or how to test your marriage Part 1
When you take the bottle stoppers your husband turned. Take everything out of a storage box in his office and head to the office with a can of spray foam even the best of marriages is put to the test.
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Makers Spaces
What is a “Makers Space” and why would you want to join?
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