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Homeowner? Do-it-yourselfer?
Consider trips to home improvement centers "getting out?"
You're not alone. We understand.

We're homeowners. We're do-it-yourselfers. Partially because we enjoy it and partially because we're broke. Now, when I say broke, I'm not talking pan-handling broke. I'm sure we're much like the rest of the home-owning world - just trying to keep the home nice without breaking the bank.

Are we looking for sympathy? Absolutely not.
Company? You betcha!

If it sounds like "we could hang" (isn't that what the kids are saying these days?), then by all means, take a look around! You'll probably be able to relate to our Gallery of Home Improvement Projects and Vacation Log. You can also enjoy (term used loosely) our general blather-just keep scrolling down.

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Friday, April 25, 2008

Stuck Lawn Mowers

Don't you hate when the riding lawn mower gets stuck in the water-filled swale (this is the "creek" that our bridges "span") in the back yard? Me too.

While the swale wasn't muddy when the tractor got stuck, it sure was when we were finished getting it out! Unfortunately, I failed to get any pictures of the event. I will tell you this, though, the tractor wasn't the only thing covered with mud when we were done.

Thursday, April 03, 2008

Bridges

In true broke homeowner fashion, we have a "creek" in our back yard. It's actually more of a rut in a swath but for us, it's a creek. And what does every good creek need? A bridge, of course! But two? Well, when you get carried away at Sam's Club, that's what happens...


Two mind you, not one, but two of the above. For our little creek. They actually look much nicer in a more natural habitat as opposed to the "clean room" environment depicted above.