Category Archives: Don’t Hire a Professional

Fixing Up an Old Cigar Table – Part 1

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Robert

One of my coworkers asked me to check out this old table that has sentimental value for her family. It has been repainted at some point and the screws holding everything together were loose or missing. Originally, she just asked … Continue reading →

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We’ve Started Scraping Paint Again

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Robert

When we bought the place, we knew our crazy old house would need a new exterior paint job, and soon. During our first summer here, Christy convinced me that I could do the paint job and we shouldn’t hire someone. … Continue reading →

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Keeping Fleas off the Dogs by Controlling them in the Yard – DIY

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Robert

Total Cost: 24 dollars for two bottles of spray. Hire a Professional to treat your yard: Hundreds of dollars. As you might remember, this winter was very mild. Here in Atlanta, we didn’t receive a single substantial snow fall and … Continue reading →