A Super Bowl of Honey Do for My Valentine
So . . . I wanted to revisit my Christmas Season / Winter to do list, posted on December 15th -- nearly two months ago. . . . Just last weekend (Super...
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For Pros Only :: Best Seats | Airplane Seating Secrets
As a passenger, airline comfort is everything, so why do I feel like my poor carry-on luggage jammed into the overhead compartments?! What is even more frustrating is that airlines have begun...
Home Office Design :: Your Home? Your Office?
The point is -- to make sure your professionalism is not affected by the relaxed atmosphere at home or by the close proximity to your family. You certainly wouldn’t appreciate the idea...
Building the Coop D’Grace :: Building an Urban Chicken Coop
With all of the hammering, clanking, nail gunning (and occasional swearing) going on next door, it seemed that my neighbor was “up to something.” I couldn’t resist swinging by to see if...
The Lessons of Hurricane Irene :: On Hurricane Preparedness
In the beautiful week before Hurricane Irene coastal Delaware was doing its summer thing. Every other car had out-of-state plates and vacationers were enjoying the beach while my clients, who rent their...
Contractor’s Notebook: Spring Cleaning, 40 Foot Ladders & In Remodeling, Close is Close Enough
As common with installing recessed lighting, sometimes framing hinders the ability to place things exactly perfect, so sometimes -- close is close enough. + Organizing the Van & What it's like working...
BMoxies 2nd Ever Photo Week – Day 3 (Lemp Caves – A Model for Sub-Surface Living)
Although historical intrigue is the primary attraction of the Lemp Brewery, the lesson learned from utilizing underground storage is not insignificant. Nearby, there are currently residential homes and commercial businesses that are...
The Best Housewarming Gifts :: 7 Super Best Housewarming Gifts for 3 Types of House Warming Parties
One of your friends has moved. Because buying a house or renting an apartment is the most stressful thing in the world aside from giving birth, she is very relieved and in...
Above Ground Pools: Three Solutions for Sprucing Em Up
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...
Exercise Tips for Home Improvement :: Battle Plumber’s Crack with These Simple Exercises
First of all, that bending forward thing you all do is technically known as lookee here babes forward flexion. Have you noticed how much your lower back hurts after a while? The...
Staying On the Grid, Part II: A Call to Arms to the Citizen Farmer
I've managed to see first hand how relatively simple, natural approaches to soil management can produce extraordinary results in compact spaces. Provided, of course, you're willing to invest the required sweat equity...
Staying On-Grid, Part I: A Hybrid Approach to Sustainability
Now, let's think about what it might mean to find a better way to remain on-grid. Like it or not, the grid is here to stay, and it doesn't matter how many...