Five things I’ve already learned since purchasing the new Hayley Home on March 18th: 1. The various types, and correct installation methods, of weatherstripping. 2. How to clear a severely clogged bathroom sink drain with a mini-plunger after the organic vinegar+baking soda+hot water method fails to work. 3. Solutions for a malfunctioning garage door system: […]
Projects
This is MY House
While Kelly’s been off bonding with men from church this weekend, I’ve been splitting my time between working on my company’s website (the never-ending project) and working on the new Hayley House. The contractors are done, for the most part. We had to pull the plug on the remaining “big” project, the master bathroom remodel, […]
You’ve Gotta Keep a Sense of Humor
The list of work to do on, to, or for our house is really ridiculous. I finally created a spreadsheet to keep track of it all and set a near-impossible goal of doing quite a bit of it while Kelly was out of the country. Keep track of everything I did, but do everything while […]
Today’s (Fashion) Safety Minute
Remember to wear appropriate clothes when visiting your home renovation job site. Black 2″ heels and black boot-length trousers are not appropriate clothes.
You Should
“You should be a writer,” my husband tells me. “Seriously, you should write a book.” Then this week, my old friend mentions, “I always thought you would be a writer.” There are a lot of “shoulds” in life – I should lose that last 10 lbs, I should get caught up on scrapbooking, I should […]
Tip of the Day: Get an Eco-Friendly Mailbox
Everyone seems to be talking about being green. Drive less! Bring your own bags! Drink from glasses not styrofoam! Recycle! I think that’s great. In fact, I think it’s about time. Of course, I’ve always tried to drive less, take my own bags, and the like, so this isn’t a new trendy lifestyle choice for […]
Stop the Madness!
I’ve always thought of myself as an early adopter of technology, or at least part of the early majority. However, I’m beginning to understand why there are folks who stubbornly hold on to 8-track tapes and Atari games. Change is good and technological advancement has made life much easier in so many ways. I love […]
Lovely Lavender Linen Water
We fell in love with lavender-scented linen water when we lived in England. It’s pretty simple to use. Instead of distilled water, you pour the linen water into your iron. The result is lightly-scented, fresh pressed clothes that you can’t wait to wear. And the weekly chore of ironing was a bit more pleasant as […]
What He Did on Our Fall Staycation: Days 1 and 2
A long-overdue project – dubbing old video tapes (19 of them) to DVD. Next step – scanning all of the covers to make customized DVD liners!
What I Did on My Fall Staycation: Day 1
Monday (Labor Day) – a great start to Staycation. I finally scrapbooked our Ireland vacation. Not too bad, considering that we went in 2005!