My latest DIY project was pretty simple but still intimidating as it involved drilling holes in our custom built-in cabinetry. As my pal Gene and I discussed over breakfast this morning, you can’t uncut lumber or undrill holes (well, I can’t), so measuring twice was just a starting point for me. Here’s one of the… Continue reading DIY: Installing a Cylinder Lock in Drawers
Month: February 2016
Removing Palm Trees for Dummies
I spent a couple of hours last weekend removing a dead palm tree from our front yard. Well, I should qualify that: I achieved partial removal, but I still consider that a victory. When we landscaped our new house eight years ago, we asked the contractor to plant a specific type of palm. In his… Continue reading Removing Palm Trees for Dummies