Category Archives: Home Repair

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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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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Stain Over Paint Faux Wood Trim

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Marisa

This home had stained wood trim, doors, bannisters and beautiful dark wood kitchen cabinets.   The original wood is redwood with a red/orange tone.  When they remodeled the kitchen they went with a deep, dark walnut cabinet.  The master bed/bath/closet remodels … Continue reading →

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DeWalt DWHT83550 ToughSeries 8-3/4 Clamp Jack

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Marisa

Just one of the reasons Bill loves me is that often I send him a link to something telling him I want this.  Now you might be thinking why would he like that you want to spend money?  The answer … Continue reading →

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Fixing a Broken Vertical Blind Slat

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Marisa

There are times in life where you just need to get something fixed, quickly, simply and cheaply.  I ran into one of those times when we were renting in MI.  I swear that those cheap vertical blinds that they put … Continue reading →

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Wall Repair

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Marisa

It all started with a tiny kitten, meet Scrubbrush.  Aka Frisky, aka Wallace, aka Wally wall killer.  His mom showed up one day all alone. After deciding we would do, she brought this guy back with her.  Sick, hungry, crying … Continue reading →

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