I told Handyman I would post this from the comment he made on the nailgun post: I am definitely sold on nail guns, after years of not having one. They make the task at hand go much quicker (once you have done the initial set-up). Also, I have found that you do less damage with […]
remodeling
Deck Maintenance
BACKGROUND: First a little background on our decks. I built stage one about 6 years ago. I constructed this one totally of pressure treated lumber. It is about 10×12, and I subsequently roofed it and screened it in to make a nice back porch which is entered from the dining room thru outswing French doors. […]
Making Work Stations
The Handyman is serious, totally serious, about getting a handle on life. This includes organization around here, and I am on board with him 100%. We are tired of misplacing tools and looking for hours when ready to start the job now. We are tired of wasted money on multiples because we can’t find something. […]
Nail Gun Injuries Spike for Do-It-Yourselfers
Ok, take warning guys and girls. Time to remember the common sense and cautionary tales according to statistics reported on the latest news about nail gun injuries. I was talking to my husband about getting a nailgun just for me to use in the house for small things like ..I don’t know, just small things. […]
“Sorry, HandyMan” OR What I (actually) Did Today
Last time I posted I said I was supposed to paint this weekend. I meant to paint, honestly, but instead I gardened. See the post on my gardening efforts. So the dining room is still wrecked and awaiting my attention. You can’t garden and attend to do-it-yourself jobs on the same day- at least I […]
Project For Now: painting
In the last post (the Handyman’s), it was reiterating the history of the renovations around here. The reason for that I imagine is the nice way of revising and correcting my rendition. Saying your wife is wrong with her facts can be like saying she looks fat in that dress- an uncomfortable situation for men […]
