Now that hockey season has started (if you have kids that seriously engage in the sport, you know it requires about 13 months and billions of dollars a year), I will have some weekends to myself as Andy travels or hosts for hockey showcases, championships, and tournaments. Lucy plays while Gracie values the dad-time. Sometimes... Continue Reading →
Beginning in the Bathroom
I tried to knock out as much as I could on the bathroom while Andy was away on his annual golf weekend. I had high aspirations. It’s a tiny room; how hard can it be!? Ha! Thursday evening I mapped out my plan. Ceiling first, then cabinetry. I assembled my supplies and equipment, and Andy... Continue Reading →
Ready, Set, Go!
The single bathroom is a tiny space with peeling wallpaper and dark and outdated cabinetry. I have chosen to start here because it should be relatively easy to freshen this room quickly. Call it my warmup, if you will.I propose to paint the flooring and cabinetry, remove some of the outdated accessories, and add new... Continue Reading →
Meet SafetyGirl
In anticipation of restoring my new-to-me home, I brought some Safety Girl, Discount Safety Gear, and Construction Gear products home last week. Happily, I got a Friday commute text from my boyfriend that his daughter had decided to rip up her bedroom carpet, that I should stop over, and he was otherwise speechless (him speechless... Continue Reading →
Tool Belts – A Lot of Weight to Carry
by the Professional Power Tool Guide Crew One of the clearest signs of a professional handy-person is the tool belt. Tool belts are visual signals to your mind that indicate that the person in front of us actually knows what he/she is talking about. The proper tool belt is a sign of authority and instills... Continue Reading →