I’ve been working with Excel for years. At first Google Sheets seemed a little too basic and I wasn’t sure about putting a lot of personal information online. Like all good software, the more I thought about how to get organized, the more I thought about that software as the way to do it. And, […]
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Picking a Tree for My Yard
A few years ago, I called the local county to come out and check out my neighbor’s tree because branches were falling off. They came out and not only did they say his tree was dead but the large tree in my front yard was dead also. I posted a previous article about some suggestions […]
Read MoreThompson’s WaterSeal
Yesterday, I had an interesting conversation with someone over at the Thompson’s WaterSeal company, owned by Sherwin Williams. I was calling because after trying to use their product to coat a neighbor’s fence, I found myself not able to use the product in the way the manufacturer recommended. I have been told many things while […]
Read MoreList of Home Improvements
My 2021 list of home improvements includes: Install a new deck and staircase in the rear of the house Install a new ductless HVAC system including removing the boiler, removing the very large gas tank (aka heating oil) in the basement, and replacing the piping. Removing the dividing walls in the living room and kitchen. […]
Read MoreReview of Bamboo Towels
If you are like me, you have a mother who wants to buy you stuff. She needs a hobby. That stuff often includes packs of paper towels. I don’t know why she thinks I need so many paper towels. She said she uses a lot. So, I started using more – thinking she was just […]
Read MoreHome Improvements
As a home owner, my list of home improvements is growing. I rented until 2005, did some minor projects (often incorrectly) until starting to hire people for some projects. It is expensive. Some things I can get away with a low-cost fix instead of spending a hundreds or thousands of dollars. I’m in. Some recent […]
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