Preparing for Hurricane Irene

Preparing for Hurricane Irene

  So as many of you know the Mid-Atlantic region has recently been affected by some unusual natural events.  Last week was The Earthquake of 2011 as I am now referring to it.  Last Tuesday Virginia experienced a 5.8...

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Replacing the Dishwasher

Replacing the Dishwasher

  When we redid the kitchen a couple of winters back, we replaced all the appliances except for the dishwasher.  It was only 4 or so years old, the quality was on the upper side of medium, and it worked well.  It...

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New Floors Part I: Demo

New Floors Part I: Demo

  The first time Dad visited us in our new house, we were walking around together talking about the various things we had plans for.  One of the these was a desire to remove the carpet and the vinyl flooring underneath...

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Not a Fan

Not a Fan

A while ago, I was at our old house preparing it for some new renters.  I had the large house fan on, and it started clicking.  Obnoxiously.  I knew the soon-to-be tenants would probably say something about it, so...

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Barn Wood Cabinet Ends

Barn Wood Cabinet Ends

  The exposed ends of the cabinets and of the island were always intended to be stone veneer.  I’ve priced out the cost for the amount of stone I would need and it’s about $500.00.  There always seems to be something...

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Protecting My Internet Privacy

Protecting My Internet Privacy

I am about to geek out. You have been warned.   A co-worker of mine clued me in to this house bill that just came out of a committee recently.  Here is a blurb from the news story about it: A last-minute rewrite of the...

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Installing a Dual-flush Toilet Kit

Installing a Dual-flush Toilet Kit

I’m sleepy and I have to work this weekend, but I’ve been busy this week, and want to share at least one thing with you before bed.  About 8 months ago, the chain connecting the handle of the toilet to the flapper at the bottom...

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