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Category Archives: Big Stuff
Home Improvement, One Step at a Time
We spent a little money recently. Actually, for us, it was quite a bit. We added to our driveway and re-sided the house. These projects also led to some new landscaping (to finish off the driveway extension) and a new … Continue reading
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Tagged home improvements, landscaping, maintaining property value, planning, siding
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Dry Spells
Usually, July hits Ohio hard with a hot, dry spell. Grass becomes crispy, flowers look beseechingly at the sky, mid-afternoon is deafening in its quiet as laughing children and dogs hide out in air-conditioned houses. On days like this, all … Continue reading
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Tagged home exterior improvements, home projects, house siding
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Counter Tops: What NOT to Choose
The following images might be shocking…At the very least, they are gross. Consider yourself warned! Do these pictures help you decide? Just say NO to the white laminate. You’ll be glad you did.
Lamps and Lighting
In the beginning there was nothing. God said, “Let there be light!” And there was light. There was still nothing, but you could see it a whole lot better. ~Ellen DeGeneres While lighting might not be the least expensive … Continue reading
Master Bedroom Re-Do Part 2
The big stuff is complete! Bowling Carpet in Maineville, Ohio, installed a beautiful 3/4 inch prefinished hardwood floor in one day. The service was excellent and the price competitive. There is no website for this company, but if you are … Continue reading
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Master Bedroom Re-Do
Two years ago, I painted our master bedroom a beautiful burnt pumpkin color. It really was a gorgeous color, but I never got past the painting. The room was different but unmistakeably unfinished. What was my problem? I should be … Continue reading
