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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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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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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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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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Renter Friendly, Inexpensive, Easy Frame For Bathroom Mirror

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Marisa

We have lived here for around 18 or 19 years.  Our master bathroom has undergone some changes, different flooring, wall colors, wallpaper removal, and even painting the cabinets.  One thing that has never changed are the mirrors.  Unframed, large, blank … Continue reading →

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ToteScan Inventory Software Review

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Marisa

It Rocks. You can find more information on their website here?

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Fake Clear Ice

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Marisa

  You don’t know what you might need to know until you know you need to know it.     Several years ago while we were doing sets and props for a startup theater we needed ice cubes that would … Continue reading →

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Garden Irrigation – Newtry Fertilizer Injector

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Bill

  For most of my drip irrigation setups, I use the Dig 1 Pint Proportional Fertilizer Injector I get from Drip Depot.

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Favorite Finds At Aldi’s, Shopping Clearance Plants

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Marisa

Why is it called “Aisle of Shame”?  My guess is because you go there for groceries and can come home with a chainsaw.  I’m not ashamed of the things that I get from that aisle.  In fact I went back … Continue reading →

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An Almost Battery Tragedy

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Marisa

Why do bad things happen to good people?  Have you ever asked that question?  Have you ever heard someone else ask that question?  Maybe the answer is, to stop worse things from happening.

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