Posts tagged family
House Fires: Fire Prevention Through Preparation
1October 25, 2012
National Fire Safety Month occurs each October, and it’s a stark but important reminder to take precautions to protect ourselves and our homes. Many house fires are completely preventable, if the homeowner or occupant had only noticed the dangers and warning signs before flames erupted. [...]
Building Moxie with Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers :: Moxie, Moser, Maine: Part 1
3August 30, 2012
I had the unique opportunity to tag along on a visit with a group from St. Timothy's School. I was popping in on the tail end of a week in which ten high school girls were participating in a special session of Moser’s Customer in Residence (CIR) program (and yes, more too on that in a bit). What I bore witness to, in my few days, was a company . . . built on legacy and tradition, with deep rootings in both family and education . . . connecting intimately with their client (St. Tim's). [...]
Easy Tips to Protect Your Home from Burglars
2August 10, 2012
Everyone wants to fix up their home to make it as comfortable, appealing and as valuable as possible. After spending numerous hours and your hard-earned money on home improvement, of course you will want to protect your investment. Try the following tips to help secure your home and protect your family. [...]
Sometimes, Close is Close Enough :: Remodeling by Inches
6August 4, 2011
I quickly discovered that because of framing, the length of the hall and the attic door there was no way to space these cans evenly. So, on a real deadline and in difficult circumstances, I began considering the modification of framing [ . . . ]
Above-Ground Pools: Three Solutions for Sprucing One Up
8May 11, 2011
An above ground pool seemed like the best choice for my wallet, but then I began to think of the stigma/image/everything else that goes with one in your yard. All I can think about is the one my less than refined neighbors have that takes up their entire yard, the ones collecting rain water and leaves, and the ones that are empty with one side collapsed and lying on the ground. These are clearly not what I want people to see in my yard. So, I got to thinking of some ways that I can make my children's dreams/current desires come true without ruining my yard or savings account. [ . . . ]
