Category Archives: Don’t Hire a Professional

Build a Custom Two-Tiered Flower Planter – DIY – Add Curb Appeal

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Robert

Cost, Equipment, and Skills: This project cost $230 in materials and dirt, plus another $80 in flowers from the farmer’s market. We used a mitre chop saw, a drill/driver, a circular saw, a level, a staple gun, and a sawzall. … Continue reading →

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Install a Vent Flue for a 95% Efficient Condensing Gas Furnace – DIY

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Robert

Disclaimer: If you’re considering doing this type of job yourself, you should be aware of the dangers involved. The job itself isn’t very complicated, but doing it incorrectly could lead to some serious problems for you, your home, and your … Continue reading →

Posted in Crawlspace, DIY, Don't Hire a Professional, Eco Friendly, Fixing What a Pro Broke, House Repairs, HVAC, Plumbing, Tools and Techniques | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

A Note to Husbands: Deep Clean Your Marital Bathroom At Least Once

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Robert

This note is for men. Married men in particular. Chances are that your wife cleans the bathroom more often than you. (Now, ladies, don’t get mad. I’m not suggesting that women should be the ones to scrub the tiles because … Continue reading →

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