Flux Nexometers and Water Stains
Well, I’ve got a flat tire. Right now. In fact, I’m writing this from the lobby of the tire repair shop. And of course, to be perfectly honest, I’m kind of half-expecting someone to walk over to tell me, “Sir, the tire’s all fixed and ready to go, but we decided to take a look around and noticed that that …
Quick Project: Paint an Accent Wall
It’s been a while since we tossed up a “quick hitter” project–a project that should take you less than a couple hours and cost you less than $40–so I thought I’d pitch this one to you: painting an accent wall. Painting an accent wall is an ideal project for the decorator on a budget. You can usually get by with …
Checkerboard Table–Easy as 1, 2, 3 . . . 8
Painting a checkerboard design on a table is a great project that will infuse your front porch (or wherever) with that old-fashioned, laid- back feeling we all associate with a game of checkers. It’s simple, quick and best of all, will probably cost you less than $20 (including the table). 1. Acquire a Table The first thing you need …
There’s Nothing Like Throwing Away $300!
Just before Christmas, my wife and I decided to go through the kids’ toys and get rid of the stuff we didn’t need. With Christmas coming and the inevitable influx of new toys, we figured we’d need to make space. And so we decided to do some heavy-duty toy cleaning. (Which is just another way of saying “we used garbage …
