The Ten Essential Tools for Homeowners :: Tools Every Homeowner Needs
10 tools, hmmmm . . . not easy. But here they are; the ten essential tools for building a basic toolbox. There are many tools for many jobs, and you ALWAYS want...
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Mid-Century Esoteric with Modern 50 :: An Interview with Vintage Goods Dealer Dino Paxenos
My interview with old friend Dino Paxenos at Modern 50. He tells us how his vintage goods business came to be, the philosophies behind his processes, and much more. Read on to...
Building Moxie, Leah Thayer and a Comfy, Comfy Chair :: An Interview with this Remodeling Business Editor
I guess I could tell you about the time LT and I met up for lunch . . . and how I felt like a major klutz, but I won't. Instead ....
Need to Hang a Flat Screen TV? What to Know About :: Supplies and Steps
Wall-mounting a flat screen plasma, LCD or LED television is a smart and aesthetic way to update a room and make TV viewing more comfortable. Hanging a monitor on a wall is...
Goodies and Gadgets and the Extras in Remodeling
And you know - it reminds me just how frequently we, as homeowners, (and OK, maybe it's only me) forget about all the ancillary stuff that comes along with doing any sort...
Holiday Window Decorating Tips :: Do’s and Dont’s
Santa's not the only one with a naughty and nice list this year. The experts at Simonton Windows® have provided a list of do's and don'ts for decorating vinyl windows during the...
How to Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets :: Eight Tips for Getting your Kitchen in Shape
Have you ever felt frustrated in your kitchen, trying to find a certain pot or specific ingredients for a recipe? We've all been there -- rummaging through cabinets with a vengeance to...
Finishing a Kitchen Passthrough :: Enter the Other Man OR When a Honey is Not Enough
I mean -- I can do some things. Seeing progress to on our kitchen reno come to a halt, we turn to contractor Pat (who later becomes Mrs. Moxie's partner). He helps...
Can Your Wood Deck Survive Another Harsh Winter? :: How to Winterize a Wood Deck
Unfortunately, when it comes to wood decking, poor maintenance can also pose a safety hazard. Dry rot, weakened ledger connections and failing footings can all contribute to deck collapse. Not to get...
All Hallows Houses :: How to Stage a Haunted House
Haunted Houses are amazing. Not real Haunted Houses (though they may be) but the kind which spring up all over America in late October every year. I thought I might do my...
Restoring Wood Windows (A History Lesson & What Would Tom Silva Do?) :: WWTSD
The whole story here depicting the essence of mastery, maybe. I mean -- where the real skill comes in . . . with any, well . . . act. Like a writer...
Winter Fence Maintenance :: Nursing Your Wood Fence Through a Cold, Hard Winter
There's a price to pay come spring when the sun reappears and sheds light on all of the deterioration your yard has experienced throughout the winter. This is especially true if you...