January is always a time to plan and get started on work projects for the year. I suggested to Handyman that he could set up a few of the small “finish up” jobs to work on throughout the winter months of January and February- he thought that was a good idea. The thing with these […]
D-I-Yourselfers
The Handyman Who Has Everything
I think I should get you this for your desk, Handyman, as a testament to your “My Hero” status. As long as we are talking ‘home improvement’, your status is safe :) Somehow, though, I know you would more appreciate a six pack of Guinness… but this would last so much longer! Anyway, I don’t […]
We Are People Not Machines
That is what I often say to my husband, the Handyman. He is one of those driven workers who puts his nose to the grindstone…. and I’m the flint who gives off the sparks, I guess. But I really think there is a deep truth in “to everything there is a season”. Just my idea […]
New Kitchen – cabinets, countertop
Now that all the major, structural stuff was complete: New floor down to and including the joists New ceiling including new rafters New interior walls and exterior siding including studs, etc. All new plumbing & electrical We were now ready for the cabinet maker to deliver and install the new cabinets. This is the one […]
New Kitchen – continued
Before I continue I would like to say that if I had realized all the work that I was going to be getting myself into, I would have somehow talked myself out of this project using whatever excuses I could think up: “it is way beyond my capability & ability”, “it will cost too much”, […]
The Softer Side of Ceramic Tile Flooring
or the Woman’s Point of View The Handyman did all the work, but I did the shopping:) Isn’t that how it ought to be? I don’t like shopping as a rule, but when I shop I am fiercely serious about it. I weigh the options, look at cost comparisons , do research on the choices […]
