General Remodeling and other home improvements
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Repairing historical stone foundations
Many historic homes built before the 1920s have glorious stone foundations. While exceptionally durable and low maintenance, over time they do need to be repaired. The process of removing and repairing old mortar is… More >>
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A book for clutter-ridden creatives: New Order by Fay Wolf
Fay Wolf has written a book on decluttering I would have liked to write if she hadn't beaten me to it. Sometimes, you just get stuck, surrounded by chaos. How did your work space, your home, your life get so disorganized?… More >>
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House hunting made easier with mobile apps
On a recent trip to visit my dad and the rest of my family in another part of the country, I got a notion to do a house hunting reconnaissance mission. Knowing I'm not in a position to buy anything until I sell my current… More >>
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Do you need an organizer to keep your organization system organized?
I'm beginning to think we are driving ourselves crazy with all the apps, books, and techniques designed to keep us organized. Everyone has a fool-proof method. Some of us have read dozens of books and spent hundreds… More >>
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Minimalism: not just for Millennials
Lots of people are downsizing lately. It seems like the minimalist movement has gained momentum, and not just with young people. I'm a big advocate, but maybe that's because after spending almost two decades in the… More >>
