Sporadic Postings
I know things have been a little spartan around here lately, for that I apologize. I've been in full on DIY / remodel mode and everything else has kinda been …
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Vacation Wrap-Up
So after taking 16 days away from my day job to relax and enjoy some vacation, what do I have to show for it; other than a sore back. Basement …
Read MoreClosing in On the End
The end of vacation, not the end of the basement project. The neighbor started his moving sale today, I scored a spreader, two bags of seed, and a bag of …
Read MoreFriday in the Basement
Today’s vacation update, just so you don’t think I’m slacking. I added an outlet to basement bedroom 3. Set up the bed frame and moved the King and Queen mattresses …
Read MoreVU: Busy Day at the Shop
Vacation Update: Busy Day at the Shop I put the outlets and trim plates in basement bedroom 3. Added a smoke detector and did a few other finishing touches, but I’ll …
Read MoreI Take The Prize
Well, Dennis, had the truck reserved but the counter guy screwed up and didn’t realize that until I’d already paid and so I took the truck. Dennis can wait 45 …
Read MoreStill Nothing
Went back to Home Depot. Still no truck, I guess ‘all-day’ means really does mean all day. I’ll try again in the morning. Maybe I can beat this guy to …
Read MoreNot Here Either
Menards truck is gone, too. Dagnabbit.
Read MoreSorry, No Truck Here
Went to Home Depot and picked up more drywall and a handful of doors, then went to rent their truck and was told it was rented, even though I could …
Read MoreVacation Update: BBDRM-1
Grabbed the primer and went to town on basement bedroom one. I don’t think it looks half bad. Sure, there are places where the drywall looks like it was done …
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