Category Archives: Better than store bought

Corner Mount Your TV on the Wall For Less than 50 Bucks – DIY

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Robert

Cost, Time, and Skills: I spent $40 on this project, plus some leftover paint. I used a circular saw, power drill/driver, lag bolts, a cheap tv mount, and some paint. You’ll be lifting wood, and a tv, up high, so … Continue reading →

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Removing Paint from Old Window Hardware – DIY

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Robert

One of my least favorite things about owning an old house is the fact that, somewhere down the line, a lazy person painted over all of the hardware throughout the house. This includes doorknob escutcheons, window hardware, light switch plates, … Continue reading →

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Labels for the Garden – DIY

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Christy

As summer plants are dying off and we are [wishfully] preparing the garden beds for fall, I realized that a few low-profile labels for the plants would be helpful this year. Some of the herbs, especially the mint, die back … Continue reading →

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