Category: DIY
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Building out the spare bedroom
You’d think that, four months after we’d moved in, that the large renovations and changes were complete. If only. Much of our time the last little while has been spent in the garden, or on work projects. But August is creeping closer to us, and that doesn’t leave much time for us to finish off… Read more
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Ads suck so why not get rid of them?
You’ll be shocked to know I’m not a marketer, or an ad-person. I’m pretty much the opposite of that. So when I say internet ads suck I really mean that the experience of internet ads suck. From the bright glitzy pop up and banner ads to the more muted static ads, every site has them… Read more
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Turning our garage into a ga-range
Spring has finally sprung in our part of the world. The trees all have their new leaves, the grass (our gardens of sadness/possibility notwithstanding) has greened up and is growing rapidly, and we’re starting to see more insects around. People are getting outdoors again, properly. Naturally this is the perfect time for me to set… Read more
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Time to get on my bike and work
Amidst ongoing house renovations, the writers installed a mid-century modern dining set and successfully repaired the shower’s drywall. They also began priming walls, acknowledging the effort despite not having ideal furnishings yet. Elsewhere, a new Trek Roscoe 7 mountain bike promises outdoor adventures, accompanied by indoor training plans once compatible parts are secured. Read more
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We survived
This week, we successfully moved into our new home amidst a chaos of boxes and the stress of our cats adjusting. While ambitious painting plans weren’t fully realized, we painted several key areas and made numerous repairs. We thank our community for their support and assistance in our smooth move, although plumbing and further painting… Read more
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Pain-t – new house reno
During moving week, we rushed the inspection of our new home amidst busy schedules. We’re replacing problematic Polybutylene piping and re-caulking baseboards, delaying the painting process. Despite an overwhelming amount of prep work, including learning to repair drywall, we managed to buy a dining set and partially clean before starting painting three days behind schedule,… Read more