Handcrafted Woodwork
My neighbor exhibits extraordinary woodworking skills.
Boxes, Urns, Lamps, Handcrafted Furniture, and more.
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My neighbor exhibits extraordinary woodworking skills.
Boxes, Urns, Lamps, Handcrafted Furniture, and more.
Handcrafted Woodwork Read More »
Shortly after its original publication, a ‘spun’ version of my article showed up in Google’s search results.
Authored by ‘Katie’, this spun version was so hysterical that I couldn’t help but keep it!
I have dubbed ‘Katie’ the official nom-d’plume of poorly written or obviously spun content.
Swirl This, Lollipop Read More »
Although beef jerky is probably best known as an American pioneer tradition (think John Wayne westerns or Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett), various cultures around the world have been drying meats as a method of preservation for nearly 500 years.
Beef Jerky Article for Ezine Magazine Read More »
Snack on your own homemade beef jerky! My healthy killer beef jerky recipe is delicious, easy to make, and guaranteed to win friends! (Well, I won’t make any guarantees about that!)
Killer Beef Jerky Recipe Read More »
A few important notes on this project. What to expect as posts and articles are edited/updated.
A brief explanation of how this all started. We’re not sure how it’s all gonna end.
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Unless you really know what you’re doing, don’t try this at home.
At least not at your own home.
When You Let U-Haul Do Your Home Decorating Read More »
Some early-on footage and first impressions upon our arrival at the Boise house.
Actually, we’d been at the property for about a half hour.
Kirsten had a meltdown. I fetched my camera. And the beer.
Some First Impressions Upon Our Arrival Read More »
The Kitchen.
Oh, the kitchen.
“I went to see the fortune-teller, who said beware of lightning, it might strike.”
The pass-through bathroom between two bedrooms.
Interesting arrangement.
Jack & Jill Bathroom Read More »
The bathroom off the hall.
I believe it was Kirk who said that, on his & Ken’s last visit here, the bathroom was sectioned off with yellow hazard tape.
Hmmm, why am I not surprised? Kinda looks like a crime scene.
The two decorative tubular metal support posts holding up the roof of the carport looked odd to me.
Well, there’s a reason for everything.
Carport Support Posts Read More »
“Clark, I remember once I buried a coffee can with a lot of money it in out here somewhere. Just keep digging … we’ll find it.”
Sittin’ on the Front Porch, Lookin’ out my Backdoor
Backyard Tree & Fence Read More »
Working on the backyard fence posts.
Two posts were in bad shape; the fence panels were askew.
Fear not … we knew what to do.
Backyard Fence Post Repair Read More »
A few videos of the roof from different sides and angles. No matter how you look at it, from any point of view, it’s not in good shape.
Two videos and a gallery of still photos taken by Chris, an estimator for Idaho Roofing Contractors.
Boise House — Roof — Estimator Videos Read More »
Looking at the air conditioner, which began spurting water.
As it turns out, that is completely normal. All is good.
Inasmuch as we have no intention of using the fireplace, it still seems like a good idea to know the condition of both the external brick chimney structure and the internal firebox and chamber.
Fireplace & Chimney Inspection Read More »