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Ice Dams

Exterior Projects, MaintenanceFebruary 6, 2015188Views 0Likes 0Comments

BHH has fallen victim to a serious ice dam problem. I made this little video to show you how serious ice dams can be. I also created this follow-up video to tell a little bit more about the problem as it relates to our attic. I have been working on this issue to no avail,…

Easy DIY Furniture Makeovers – Legs

Living & Decor, MaintenanceJanuary 19, 2015263Views 0Likes 4Comments

A couple of months ago, I repaired the legs on our foyer dresser. In addition to posting the tutorial here on the blog, I also shared it on Hometalk. Hometalk is an online community where members can share their home improvement ideas or projects, and they are able to ask and answer all of their DIY…

The 2015 Master To Do List

Exterior Projects, MaintenanceJanuary 9, 2015206Views 0Likes 4Comments

This post is a little late because two of the kids and I had an impromptu hotel sleepover due to dangerous whiteout conditions while we were driving the ten miles home from their fencing class. Ten miles! Have I mentioned that winter is difficult here? It is crazy to think that we were so close to home,…

Heat & Electricity

MaintenanceJanuary 6, 2015153Views 0Likes 2Comments

I intended to include our 2015 goals and resolutions in this post, but my quick electrical and heating update became lengthy. Therefore, I will be writing two posts. Our goals and resolutions will be posted tomorrow. * * * During our ORC update in December I mentioned that I was waiting on a call from the electrician that…

Refinishing the Maple Desk

Living & Decor, MaintenanceJanuary 5, 2015684Views 0Likes 10Comments

During our vacation, a crazy thing happened. The cold weather went away, and the ground was bare. I know. We were surprised too. There was an estate sale around the corner from our house, and we walked there. M. actually rode her bike. While were out walking, the sun was shining, and a delightful woman with…

Boy’s Bedroom – Update

Living & Decor, MaintenanceDecember 17, 2014116Views 0Likes 4Comments

I owe everyone an update on the unofficial One Room Challenge (The original deadline of 11/30 was extended to 12/15). I mentioned in the last post that we have had some complications regarding this challenge. Every project has complications, and this is a lesson that is best learned early. Otherwise, DIY is entirely too frustrating.…