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Category: Home Improvement Projects

Our home improvement projects are focused on “Upgrades” to our home. These improvements we make are focused on higher quality not just replacement or repairs.

Chimney Cap Installation in 30 Minutes

Chimney Cap Installation in 30 Minutes

  • Home Improvement Projects
    7 min
  • 450
  • 5 years ago
  • 5

Do you have a brick chimney? The Chimney cap is one of the most important elements of your Chimney. See how..

Tagged Exterior, Mid-Century Art, Mid-Century Modern
Successful Deck Refinishing and Essential Repair to a Staircase

Successful Deck Refinishing and Essential Repair to a Staircase

  • Home Improvement Projects
    3 min
  • 359
  • 5 years ago
  • 13

Not so long ago we set out on our deck refinishing mission. This included several essential areas on our deck and front staircase. It needed board(s) replacement, sanding of existing salvageable boards and staining as mentioned here, “Save big deck railing and […]

Tagged Exterior, Landscaping
Mood-Setting Outdoor String Lights Above Our Deck

Mood-Setting Outdoor String Lights Above Our Deck

  • Home Improvement Projects
    8 min
  • 676
  • 5 years ago
  • 7

In our second post related to our outdoor living, we will go over the Globe String Lights that we selected. Adding these along with the Outdoor Speakers (a post from last week) really has upped the game with our crew hanging outside […]

Outdoor Speakers + Your Deck or Patio = BETTER

Outdoor Speakers + Your Deck or Patio = BETTER

  • Home Improvement Projects
    8 min
  • 344
  • 5 years ago
  • 16

One of the best features of our house (especially when we have NICE weather), is our Deck and the Outdoor Speakers we just installed. While there are miles and miles it seems to maintain all of the deck (1400+ Square Feet), we […]

Tagged Exterior, Landscaping
Can Ultraviolet Light Kill COVID-19 and clean your Air Ducts?

Can Ultraviolet Light Kill COVID-19 and clean your Air Ducts?

  • Home Improvement Projects
    9 min
  • 349
  • 5 years ago
  • 7

Are UV lights COVID-19 Killers? It appears it could be so… several articles validated that UV light has the ability…

Tagged HVAC, Mid-Century, Mid-Century Modern

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If you dream of Mid-Century, this could be a good stop for you. Our place to document our life in our 1959 MId-Century Modern house. The primary purpose of this blog is for documenting our journey, but we hope others find value in our struggle and story.

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Finishing up our Budget Friendly Tile and Mantel Project
Finishing up our Budget Friendly Tile and Mantel Project
Mid-Century Danish Chairs in Teak Wood
Mid-Century Danish Chairs in Teak Wood
Shrink Wrap Windows And Doors To Save Hundreds During The Brutal Cold Winter
Shrink Wrap Windows And Doors To Save Hundreds During The Brutal Cold Winter
Deck Walkway and Roof Repair
Deck Walkway and Roof Repair
Mid-Century Dresser Set found on Facebook Marketplace
Mid-Century Dresser Set found on Facebook Marketplace
A Free Home Energy Assessment to SAVE You Thousands Of Dollars!
A Free Home Energy Assessment to SAVE You Thousands Of Dollars!
How to Clean Mid-Century Brass Lights
How to Clean Mid-Century Brass Lights

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3D Printer – Replace VINTAGE Mid-Century Shower Faucet Handles
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“Whatever you do, don’t EVER give up. God made you to work. Believe in yourself. Why? The work you do today; no matter how small, is a step that leads to big things.”;

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