So this is where our fescue fracas ends. The results of Pete and I fertilizing half of our lawns, having the lawns look kinda dumb…
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In case you didn’t see, Pete and I are having a little spring challenge to grow the best lawn. And while I was at Lowe’s…
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What’s a mancave? I first think of some air-conditioned space full of leather recliners, with at least one each of the following: Beer dispenser or…
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We’re dads, mostly handsome and we like gifts. So here’s some stuff we actually use, like, and for the most part, guarantee that your dad…
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Ahhh…Spring. A time to break out the tools. Tools that cut, blow, edge and mow all the things that grow. So, Pete and I are…
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Kung fu for my déjà vu. That’s what I wanted to call this post. It’s because I’ve been here before. My front door. Oh, how…
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In my last post, I took on a bathroom refresh that was intended to be a quick update, maybe a faucet…some paint…and I’m out. But…
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I decided to give my mom a hand and do some work on the bathroom in her (new-to-her) home. Maybe a faucet and a coat…
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So much that I do depends on color. Professionally…personally. I choose colors for my clients’ logos, paint for the wall of our living room and…
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The DIY Cat Tower Get the plans Help support the site I’ll buy each of you a beer (no tip) $10.00 USDI’ll buy one of…
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I know, I know. With a title like this you might be thinking that I’m that unprepared husband that is combing the convenience store on…
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I’m all for saving a few bucks. And anything to get me out in the shop making something. Often, my wife shows me a picture…
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With the holidays sneaking up on us, it’s time to check your list twice and make sure you got everyone covered. If you’ve got some…
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Here it is again. The Dadand Gift Guide. For Dads. Or really anyone that wants to learn, shave, shoot, jump start, ratchet, measure or retain…
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Every once in a while someone invents something that truly changes the world. The wheel. Printing press. Sliced bread. The flux-capacitor: http://www.youtube.com/embed/Or7P9jfhcZ0 Well the last…
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Adobe thinks you’re awesome. And so do we. So awesome in fact, that one of you deserves a brand-spankin’ new box (ahem, perhaps…download) full of…
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So you got your DSLR kit from the giant bulk-warehouse-club-store-thing. The one with all the lenses and attachments and memory cards and a case and…
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About 15 years ago, I completely rebuilt my kitchen from floor to ceiling. Well, here I am again—the only difference is that I can’t do…
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#SpringisCalling It calls all right. It’s calling me out for the almost-criminal neglect of the front of our home during the winter. It’s not like…
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Cropping a photo was one of the first things I learned how to do in my layout class in college. We did it by hand,…
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Not everyone can change a dryer belt, build a cat condo or assemble your kid’s bike. But everyone can pretty much paint a room. You…
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