Tag Archives: home improvement

Woohoo! A new microwave!

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Joel

After nine years of servitude, it was now time to retire the old apartment-era microwave, and move on up to a bigger model that matches our current kitchen appliances. So far, it works as expected. I mean, seriously, what more can … Continue reading →

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I’m upgrading my home theater to 7.1 surround sound

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Joel

Baby, let me upgrade u. In late Nov/Dec 2003, I bought my first true surround sound system, an Onkyo HTiB (“home theater in a box”) package from Vann’s (it arrived Dec 1st). I used to use an Aiwa stereo for … Continue reading →

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We now have a dining room

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Joel

For many years, our dining room furniture consisted of a simple round table and four chairs that my future-wife bought me as an apartment-warming gift back in 2002. It’s stood the test of time against three cats, two children, one … Continue reading →

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Our gardening efforts are bearing more grass than fruit

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Joel

Here’s the update on all the gardening efforts of the past month. Short summary: The grass is growing, but the flowers ain’t blooming yet. Details: I have good news. I may not be any good at raising aquarium fish, but … Continue reading →

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We have done a lot of gardening this year

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Joel

When we were house-hunting, I still remember walking around our now-current (but then-prospective) house, and being impressed with the flowers and manicured flowering bushes. Coming from an apartment, the whole idea of a house of our own, a garden, all … Continue reading →

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Bookshelves love symmetry

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Joel

I loves me some symmetry. Months later, we went and bought the matching bookshelf for our living room. The living room is almost complete — now I need some fish that will love longer than 30 days.

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I installed a new bathroom faucet

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Joel

As you know, I’ve become more adept at home improvement jobs around the house, mostly through trial and error. I’ve had to, since it isn’t cost effective to hire someone to do it. Plumbing has been my Achilles Heel, and … Continue reading →

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We went in for toothpaste, but came out with a better living room

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Joel

We had this plan to get up, get brunch at IHOP, and then go see one of our movie selections from the night before. Instead, we woke up at 11:30am this morning, and wouldn’t make it to any movie. Also, … Continue reading →

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We shall celebrate our love with new carpet

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Joel

It’s February, the month of cold weather, Valentine’s Day, my wife’s birthday, and now with new carpet. Our house is 40 years old, and I have no idea how old the living room carpet is. It’s in somewhat decent shape, … Continue reading →

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After all these years, I finally got my HDTV

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Joel

After all these years, I finally got my HDTV. Oddly enough, it hasn’t truly hit me yet. You would think that I would be dancing around, giddy like a little schoolgirl. It would be within the realm of possibility that … Continue reading →

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