Posts tagged diy
Don’t Be Alarmed, Nothing to See Here :: Connecting and Troubleshooting a Hard Wired Security System
7April 4, 2013
by jb bartkowiak
in At Home
... another project, while, yes, on my long term to do list - my security system. It too ate up a lot of my time. I did finally get it hooked up, but not without its fair share of difficulties … and perhaps, if I want to share now - it is best for me to start at the beginning ... kind of. Below is "One Man's Simple Tale of a Security System Gone (Hay) Wired." [...]
Building Moxie in a Bagster Bag :: the 2012 Year in Review … Finally, OR …
0March 12, 2013
by jb bartkowiak
in remodeling
What can I say? While it filled up slowly, I personally didn't mind, despite hearing Mrs. Moxie - “When are you going to get that thing out of here?” ... I know I got my money’s worth. A 3yd dumpster with the total cost of about $190 … and yes, a few of our DIYin' type friends did ask. I figure it saved me about 2 + trip to the dumb and that for me, in Baltimore City, MD, is not a super easy proposition - it means some 1+ hours round trip, hitting the landfill in the southern most part of the City. And that too is not to mention costs sometimes associated with eliminating construction debris. [...]
The Basic Elements of a Monthly Home Maintenance Plan
6March 1, 2013
Home maintenance is often overlook aspect of owning a home. Home improvement and remodeling is so much more exciting, but it is important to protect one of your biggest investments. A good place to start is with the monthly maintenance tasks. They are typically easier DIY type projects and take up minimal time. [...]
Ideas That’ll Light Up Your Backyard :: Four Uncommon Outdoor Lighting Ideas
1January 17, 2013
While kids are busy getting covered in dirt and grass stains, adults can socialize while basking in the aroma of hot food on the barbecue. Ice cold lemonade is passed around when it’s hot, and hot cocoa warms you up when it’s chilly outside. Often times, you are having so much fun making memories and close bonds that the sun goes down before you realize it even started to set. Instead of moving the party inside, light up your backyard so there is never any time limit to your backyard extravaganza. Light it up with these tips and outdoor lighting ideas. [...]
Building a Birdhouse from Scrap Cedar (aka … SubTitle :: Do It Yourself with a Friend is Twice as Nice)
4January 16, 2013
In this post, I work with Beth of Beth's DIY Workshop to build a birdhouse from scrap cedar. This birdhouse being my gift in a White Elephant Gift Exchange for this year's Baltimore Bloggers Holiday Party hosted by One Project Closer. [...]
