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The Wall is UP!!!
The Wall is UP!!! I finally got the drywall up! It was a challenge but I learned how to do it. Next is taping the seams and mudding…
Woodworking
I Framed the Wall… Now What?
I Framed the Wall… Now What? I continue on with renovating my basement into and office and workshop. As a DIY’er, I have never framed a wall and…
The Enduring Legacy of Cribbage: A Game of Strategy and Skill
Cribbage, a card game of strategy and skill, has been a beloved pastime for centuries. With its rich history, unique gameplay, and global popularity, Cribbage remains a timeless…
Unboxing – Ryobi 18 Volt Brad Nailer and Palm Router
Unboxing – Ryobi 18 Volt Brad Nailer and Palm Router Unboxing and slight demonstration of what the 18 volt 18 gauge Ryobi Brad Nailer and 18 volt Ryobi…
Home Depot Sending ‘Returns’ for Online Orders
In a surprising turn of events, Home Depot, the popular home improvement retailer, has come under fire recently for allegedly shipping used merchandise to customers who placed orders…
Woodworking As A Hobby…
A few months back I decided to pick up a new hobby. I have always loved to build things, to create. From the time that I was eight…
The Drywall is Up, Mudded, Taped, Primed and Painted!
Of all of the renovations that I am currently doing in my basement, this is the one that had me the most worried. I have never worked with…
The Wall Is Up!!!
The wall is up for the construction in my basement. I’m not sure what I have gotten myself into. I am in no way a Finish Carpenter by…
Let the Destruction Begin…
Those of you that know me are well aware that I am very good at making messes. I can turn a room into a disaster area within five…
New Toys from Home Depot and Starting to Build My Shop
New Toys from Home Depot and Starting to Build My Shop Fighting the flu with my family, Home Depot delivered me some new “toys”. Let me show you…