Home Improvement
New Biometric Door Lock Installed
In addition to the fingerprints, you can also get in via PIN number or mechanical key, which I guess is a fail-safe if you get amnesia and have your fingers chopped off. »
I Found My Office…
Well, much to my surprise, I was roaming around the house after I put my son to bed and came upon a door, the door looked familiar yet somehow different. Beyond the door I found my office. We have been using it as a storage room since our remodeling fiasco started. Improvements on the... »
Insteon 3-Way Dimmer Switch Installed
Okay, after about two years, I’ve finally decided to install dimmer switches in the family room. Throughout the house I had been installing dimmers that are X-10 compatible so that they will all be networked through the house’s power-lines and ultimately be controlled by my computer one day. Slowly I am progressing to that,... »
Home Projects, Lack of Time
I’ve noticed, ever since having a baby, home projects have become harder to do in the waking hours of our 20 month old son. I have projects upon projects piled up and ready to go but in order for me to start them it is typically after 8:30pm. Lately, I’ve been too tired to... »
Project-Office Part 2
This weekend Skye and I took Skyler over to my Mom’s house and worked on the office/ Man Cave. We got the rest of the staining done and laid down most of the new floor. It really makes a difference. We also painted the back wall a dark, dark brown. I think it’s starting... »
Project-Office Part 1
This weekend we got to work on the office. I began to empty it out and stain the wood on the walls and ceilings. We will will see where it goes from here. Until then, here are some pictures. »
Backyard rework…
Well there is a new project on the list o’stuff ado. Clear out the jungle for an area to place our patio set. Here is the list: Clear out jungle Dig trench for drainage Fill trench with gravel (10x 50lbs bags of gravel) 500lbs of dead weight Level dirt spot Pick up 250 stone... »
We Are Back!
Well we moved back in last Thursday! There is still a lot to be done but we are now living in our own home. The Kitchen is complete, for the most part. Counter-tops came in last week, the cabinets have been completed, the sink and dishwasher are hooked up. I just have to hook... »
Remodel: Progress Report
Well, of the 5 things that were said were going to be completed by last Friday only 1 thing was accomplished by the contractors. They finally fixed the tile that was broken up by the plumber to connect the tub. I showed up on Friday after work to find the backyard still looking like... »
Measuring for Counter-top Templates
I get to take half the day off to go back to the house today. The counter top people are coming today to take a template of the cabinets. They say the counter tops will be installed on May 8th. That would be great. »
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