Tag Archives: home improvement

Installed a new Legrand power receptacle with USB ports

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Joel

In our kitchen, we are often charging our phones and tablets. Sadly, we’re often also buying new chargers, because Cat #1 Scamper likes to chew them into oblivion. Maybe he’s annoying. Maybe they’re delicious. I don’t know, but I’m always … Continue reading →

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My Troy – Bilt Vortex 2490 snow thrower has arrived

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Joel

I’ve never had a snow blower or thrower before. All those years, we’ve resorted to our snow shovels and aching backs to handle the snow, always dreading the next ‘snowpocalypse’. I am officially cancelling the snowpocalypse. Here is our first … Continue reading →

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Hanging up some artwork and the cats weren’t helping

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Joel

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. I’m always proud when: Whatever I cook actually turns out decent, e.g. grilling a meal doesn’t turn into a sad disaster. Whenever I hang up something, big or small. To help … Continue reading →

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New Weber Genesis E-330 BBQ grill

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Joel

Five years ago, my sister and BIL Robbie bought us a really nice Kenmore BBQ grill for Christmas. My first ever grill. It was good for a few years, but the interior began to rust over time. Not sure why, but … Continue reading →

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I am slaying the spider’s web of home office cables using UT Wire Flexi Cable Wrap

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Joel

During the many years that she has lived with me, my dear sweet wife has suffered nightmares from the nest (spider web?) of wires that sprouted, hung, and otherwise splayed out from everywhere in and around the desk. Power cords, HDMI … Continue reading →

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Drumroll please – We bought a new vacuum cleaner – the Electrolux Precision Brushroll Clean

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Joel

Our poor Dyson DC07. We’ve had it for eight long years, but it’s been dying a slow death. It was expensive, but you could tell it was born of great engineering. I still wasn’t crazy about the exorbitant pricing, however. … Continue reading →

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Life after two weeks in the new house

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Joel

As of today, it’s been two weeks since we moved into the new house. I thought the crazy pace might lessen slightly after we moved in, but we have had busy days at work and equally busy nights at home. … Continue reading →

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I took apart a toilet and I feel fine

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Joel

I like to think my DIY skills are improving over the years. I started in electrical years ago with replacing ceiling light fixtures, then graduated to minor plumbing work to replace toilet tank components and sink fixtures. In the past … Continue reading →

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I installed my first cat door

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Joel

In the townhouse, we had a cat door originally installed by the previous owners leading to the cat litter in the basement. This worked out well for all of the three cats that we had in the house while living … Continue reading →

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The Ipes have moved in

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Joel

I think it is rather official at this point, and we can call it: The Ipes have moved into our new home. We have spent the past two months cleaning out our townhouse and migrating the majority of our wordly … Continue reading →

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