Well, the inevitable happened. I started painting the laundry room white, and I don't like it. Didn't I have this crisis of faith last time too? Maybe I have it every time. Some people are good at choosing paint colors. I struggle. It's a good thing we're not curing cancer here. It's just decor. …
Last weekend, my mom, daughter, and I spent a long weekend in Florida. Our primary purpose was to explore every inch of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, and we did. Seeing it all through my daughter's eyes was worth every dollar we spent.
The Hogwarts Express
I couldn't get over…
Last weekend, we made a lot of progress on the floor refinishing project. I still need to reinstall all of the shoe moulding, but the foyer and dining room are complete. Getting this far feels like a million bucks. Knowing we still have the living room left to do feels like ten bucks.
This…
During the week, I spent some time organizing the blog and categorizing posts. Now, it should be easier to find posts about specific topics. The new categories are in the header menu. When I first started writing the chronicles of BHH nearly five years ago, I had no idea how to organize a blog. Chaos…
Today is a two-post day here at BHH. I just wrapped up an article about removing swirl marks and finish sanding. I intended to post it yesterday, but my day went from bad to worse. First, my computer's touchpad and Bluetooth mouse stopped working, rendering my laptop useless. Rebooting did not solve the problem. That…
Cross your fingers, but this past week was supposedly the last frigid week of winter around these parts. Most mornings when I walked the dog it was less than 10 degrees. Everyone is ready for spring. It won't exactly be warm, but 40 degree days will feel like t-shirt weather after so many cold days…