by Ilona | Apr 8, 2010 | d-i-yourselfers, frugal, life stories, projects, the yard
Handyman has been repurposing. repurposing is close to my heart because it fulfills all those frugal plans that I coddle in my dream plans of being the most virtuous wife, ever. I know that isn’t on the list of people around me, but it does sometimes translate...
by Ilona | Jan 18, 2010 | 2010, projects, to-do list
Sometimes this question is the adult rendition of “Are we there, yet?”Last time I wrote anything I (rather hopefully) said that the trimwork in the office was being done. That project remains unfinished, but I remain hopeful that it is bumped up into the...
by Ilona | Oct 15, 2008 | Handyman, my husband, projects, to-do list
As you can see from the projects list on the sidebar, Handyman has been busy with some really big projects – and some not on the list. He wallpapered the den area with the seagrass look paper I picked out (from Lowes). He can describe the process for you- it was...
by Ilona | Sep 18, 2008 | projects, to-do list
Most everyone has heard about Ohio’s “Hurricane” experience by now. We just got our power back on a day ago, and are scrambling to bring everything back in order. We are among the fortunate: there are still thousands struggling without their...
by Handyman | May 27, 2008 | projects, to-do list
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...
by Handyman | May 20, 2008 | projects, to-do list
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...