Category Archives: Better than store bought

Rebuilding an Old Stereo Console – DIY – Part 3

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Robert

**Finished Product Post** I spent most of the afternoon today working on rebuilding the old stereo console from my parents. I’ve spent several hours over the last few weeks planning what will go into the console in its new life … Continue reading →

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Roast Beef with Garlic – Dinner – Sandwiches – MIY

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Robert

Price – 3-5 Dollars per pound I just did an informal, but very scientific, survey. The results tell me that every human on Earth enjoys roast beef. Nevermind that my sample size was limited to every human currently in the room I’m in. … Continue reading →

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Updating/Restoring an Old Stereo Console – DIY – Part 2 – Demo

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Robert

**Finished Product Post** I started moving forward with the stereo console project this weekend. Below, you can see the before picture of the console. It was purchased in 1971 by my parents and is representative of the style of the … Continue reading →

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