Just thought I would put in my two cents worth on battery operated drills: 1. My old faithful is a DeWalt 18v 1/2″ Hammer drill. I purchased this about 10 years ago (maybe more). Aside from routine periodic replacement of batteries, it has served me very well. I use it mostly in my business and […]
Some more tasks completed…
Well, this week I have accomplished the following: 1. Got the old chain saw out and pruned some tree branches.2. Re-tilled one garden and helped wife create raised beds for veggies. (This is hard work!!!)3. Kids & I removed sod and some dirt from an area we are planning to put pavers on in the […]
Another Gate completed
I just finished building the 2nd of the 3 gates for the private/secluded hot tub area. Since this gate opening was approximately 48″ wide, I built a double in-swinging gate. I previously had built the south (more of a back entrance) gate. The double gate is on the north side and is one of two […]
Another small job done.
Today I replaced 3 electrical receptacles in the living room. The old ones were no longer making proper contact with plug prongs. Plug would be loose, almost to falling out. Anyway, this took about 30 minutes to complete. Cost for the receptacles: $8 at Lowes (I got the heavy duty, quality ones – you get […]
Update on that “annoying #*@% backporch screen door”
Well, I finally got this job done. I went out to Lowe’s to get a new wood screen door to replace the old one, which had been stressed beyond repair by getting jambed in the jamb from swelling. I had purchased additional lumber in order to frame out the existing opening to make it a […]
A task a day keeps the wife at bay.
That is my new motto. I have always thought that a job jar type scenario is the best way to get stuff done. Hence the new magnetic dry erase board that I installed. This way, when things are thought of, we can jot them down on a post-it note and stick it on the board. […]
