My father-in-law asked me if I would be available Sunday to help him swap a few deck boards at his place. "It should be a quick job. We're only replacing a few bad ones," he said. Well, it indeed started off with "a few bad" boards... On the porch itself, we put in three new … Continue reading “It Should Be a Quick Job”
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Life’s Little Moments
The past few weeks have been crazy. It seems like every one of us has had doctor appointments for various things. Then Ella starting Kindergarten began an entirely new schedule for us. Andrew will start preschool after the holiday, so there are yet more changes coming. _____ My father-in-law is the best! As you know, … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
A Funny Electrical Fiasco
Recently, I replaced the main light in our kitchen. It was surprisingly easy. Black wire to black wire, white wire to white wire, and ground to ground. Bingo. It was done. Because of this I got extra cocky and decided to put a new light in above our kitchen sink. Boy, did I make a … Continue reading A Funny Electrical Fiasco
A Much Needed Break
I had a few days off over this past weekend and I got some much needed family time. The time started on a sad note, as Thursday morning, my wife's family gathered at the National Cemetery where there was a small service for her grandma. They chose her grandfather's birthday to go and have her … Continue reading A Much Needed Break
Songs From The Backseat
I had a day off this week and had a chance to see my daughter play T-ball. Before the game, we had to take a drive down to get my son's leg braces looked at. The whole family was in the car and Ella asked my wife to play "I am a C" song. I … Continue reading Songs From The Backseat
Returning The Favor
If you have been following my blog, you probably know of the many projects that my father-in-law has helped me with. We made a nook together, put new posts and re-decked our side porch, installed more appliances than I can count and SO much more. I was overdue to return the favor. When we got our … Continue reading Returning The Favor
Busy, But Thankful
I hope this blog finds you enjoying the remainder of the holiday weekend. My weekend, which was supposed to be very relaxing, wound up being full of the unexpected. Wednesday afternoon, I got a call from my wife. Her dad had passed out at the doctor's office. His blood pressure was up and down. They … Continue reading Busy, But Thankful
Don’t Fence Me In
Ok, the picture is misleading. This post has nothing to do with the Roy Rogers movie. I should also say that it has nothing to do with the hit song by Bing Crosby. It's just a fitting title for the backyard project. As I mentioned in a previous blog, my father-in-law and I needed to … Continue reading Don’t Fence Me In
I Did It Myself!
If you have followed this blog, you know that the majority of the home projects I do are done with my father-in-law. He is always there to help me with things and I am so grateful for him. Recently, you may recall, we got a second hand playscape. We knew it would probably need a … Continue reading I Did It Myself!
All It Needs Now is a Coat of Paint
Once again, I am forever grateful for the handyman skills of my father-in-law. Whenever there is some sort of project that Sam (or I) want to do, he is able to see the finished product in his head. Nothing is impossible and even though there always seems to be a hiccup or two, the project … Continue reading All It Needs Now is a Coat of Paint
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 