From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Using Green Glue To Make Noiseproof Walls

June 30, 2009

Have you ever wished you could make a wall a little more soundproof? Or, maybe a little more than a little? I’ve come across the question of soundproofing many times over my career and the options have never been great. It’s been “possible” for a long time, but never inexpensive and never [...]

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AJ The Wrecking Ball — And Lessons Learned

June 20, 2009

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. – Romans 5:4
I’ve recently mentioned the outdoor shower we have and my high dreams for making it better. But did you know that we also have a mud-bath? It is said [...]

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Tropical Colors and Wavy Curves For an Island Feel

June 16, 2009

Here is the back yard I step out of bed into every morning!

Our house is not large (only 1000sf) and our yard isn’t much bigger! Since we’re a family of four, three of whom are large males weighing in at a combined 550 pounds, we really need to maximize our space!
One of the best ways [...]

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It’s Not TOOL Late For The Perfect Father’s Day Gift

June 15, 2009

Father’s Day is this weekend! How exciting! My crew always takes great care of me on Father’s Day. They really give me the Royal Treatment! I don’t mind.
Tools Are A Great Gift For ANY Occasion!
I think tools are perfect gifts. Weddings, Baby Showers, Christmas, Birthdays, Presidents Day, Labor Day, Cinco de Mayo, and of-course, Father’s Day. I have [...]

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Details to Make Your Deck, Porch, or Patio Come Alive!

June 14, 2009

Isn’t this a great looking house? I love it. This house is just around the corner from our house and it’s been one of my inspiration houses since the day we bought our home. It’s not a big house, but it’s the kind of house that lives big. Two of the reasons it does are [...]

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Inspiring Outdoor Showers

June 11, 2009

I wonder if we were in the hot-spot of the country today? It hit 98 degrees today at my house!
Mangoes hang on the trees, bougainvilla and hibiscus are in full bloom, and the summer high tides splash over the sea wall when the afternoon winds pick-up.

It’s Island Life, and I love it!But it makes [...]

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Southern Home Exteriors — Details, Details, Details

June 5, 2009

I was just browsing my favorite blogs and I saw a few exterior photos at Southern Hospitality that got my interest. Rhoda has a great eye and she picked some pretty houses to show. The post starts off with a cool Jazz Festival, the houses are toward the bottom.
Picture #1

I like the look [...]

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Making Special Memories Around The Dinner Table

June 3, 2009

I have a couple of posts in other places that I wanted to point you toward today. Personally, I get bummed if I don’t get to read one of my posts every day, I especially liked the one about humility, it was very good…

Anyway, I wrote a post for Blissfully Domestic about dining rooms [...]

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Unapproved Paint Usage – Installment 24

June 1, 2009

Today, we continue on our quest to find the best ways to completely ignore the “manufacturers recommended use” section on your average paint can. We’ve already shown how to use interior paint on outdoor walls, and how the great combination of automotive primer and everyday spray cans can be used to refinish kitchen cabinets. [...]

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