Dearest Wannabe DIYers - Here's the deal, the raw deal, the real-cut-down-to-the-rough-and-tough-and-chase-it-to-the-finish-line-kinda deal. You may be able to host a Thanksgiving dinner if you plan your project timeline well. And give yourself plenty of leeway for obstacles along the way. But all of you wannabes, you need more than a song and dance to get… Continue reading Another letter to wannabe DIYers
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Friday Fun with K’s and L’s in our kitchen remodel
If you want to learn how to have fun when you're remodeling your kitchen, you have to be willing to ask yourself lots of questions. It's important to be wondering what's next all the time. Especially if you're a whip-cracker like me. And you also have to have diversions to occupy your tendencies to crack… Continue reading Friday Fun with K’s and L’s in our kitchen remodel
It’s a slippery slope when whip cracker meets her match
I watched intently as Mr. cleverly convinced Mrs. that she met her whip-cracking match. A man with a small bottle of grout will do that no doubt. It was a great show. It made my ears ring. Mr. worked hard to get the grout into the $1 disposable bottle so then he could squeeze it… Continue reading It’s a slippery slope when whip cracker meets her match
That sink is big enough for a cat bath!?
The weekend here in our little corner of the world gave way to a few wins. The long-awaited 4th sink arrived. But we can't install it yet. Nope...there's more to do before it can go in - but the momentum is picking up and we on the home stretch to a win-win-win Thanksgiving Day dinner… Continue reading That sink is big enough for a cat bath!?
Eleventh frightful night
Tonight will mark the eleventh night without a kitchen sink installed in its proper spot. We need a sink before it can be installed. Duh, makes sense, right? The new sink is outta sight. We haven't seen it yet. It's not as bad as one would think. We've ordered it four times. The original one… Continue reading Eleventh frightful night
DIY installation of laminate countertops in 4 weeks
At some point in life, every whip cracker of the family (aka, me) wants to redo the kitchen. With a budget in mind, of course. And a desire to do it yourself, just like they do on HGTV. Easy, right? The shopping and the dreaming is the easiest part, trust me. The rest of it… Continue reading DIY installation of laminate countertops in 4 weeks