home improvement

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Garden 2.0

Last year’s garden was a big success, but it didn’t take us long to realize that it wasn’t big enough...

April 9, 2011
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More Sketchup

Last year I wrote about how I was learning to use Google Sketchup and that I was planning to use...

February 3, 2011
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Rooftop Antenna

I’ve not had much luck with antennas as part of my Home Theater PC build. Up until now, none of...

October 9, 2010
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Google Sketchup

This has been on my todo list forever, and today I finally got around to it. I’ve been wanting to...

August 7, 2010
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Magnetic Picture Gallery

What do you get when you cross a child’s door with a refrigerator? A door that any kid can use...

June 27, 2010
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Schmittel’s Nursery

Last week I wrote about our new trees. We bought them from Schmittel’s Nursery in Maryland Heights, and paid them...

June 13, 2009
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Chalkboard Door

In addition to the updated spice rack, we also recently remodeled the basement door. My wife has had the idea...

June 12, 2009
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Our New Patio

Between increasing state tourism and boosting consumer confidence, we were already doing our part to stimulate the economy, but now...

June 7, 2009
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A Poem Lovely As A Tree

It’s been a year since I last wrote about the torturous sewer project that transpired in our back yard. There...

June 3, 2009
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Solatube Solar Attic Vents

Back in July, I wrote about having a solar water heater installed. About the same time, I also had solar-powered...

December 12, 2008
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Some Like It Hot

As I mentioned last month, we planned to install a solar water heater in our home this year. That plan...

July 28, 2008
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Magnetic Spice Rack

Sure, you could pay $200 for this trendy spice rack (as seen on Oprah), or you could make your own...

January 31, 2005