Monthly Archives: April 2014

The weather is starting to get warmer and the time for outside projects is rapidly approaching. High on the list is getting the porch clean (it’s filthy) and finally getting a coat of paint on some boards at the base … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago I was in the kitchen one night while a load of wash was going in the basement. I was about to go upstairs when I heard a terrible gurgling behind me. I must have jumped six … Continue reading →

Over the last few years, an Ailanthus tree has sprouted up next to front porch. While it provided some nice shade, it was decided that it had to go due to its invasive nature and location in what may someday … Continue reading →

The house is outfitted with a very pretty 1950’s Wedgewood 40″ double  oven. When we moved in we were told that it leaked a bit. When the unit was supplied with gas, we could here a loud hissing sound from … Continue reading →

I started looking at a problem with the stove the other day and soon realized that every tool was taking 10 minutes to find. Needing to accomplish something and not having the right tool is a special hell. This in … Continue reading →