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The miracle of powerwashing

By: 
Fran
Date: 
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Several years ago I wanted to rent a powerwasher to clean the deck at the Media house before refinishing, but since the rental fee for two days was considerably more than half the cost of a new unit, I ended up buying one instead. It turned out to be a great investment. It cleaned that deck twice. Then I used it once on the front patio after moving to Friendship Road.Powerwashing

A new back stoop

By: 
Fran
Date: 
Saturday, May 16th, 2009

The steps at the back door have caused no end of worry over the years, wobbling and bowing under the weight of the slenderest of friends, and Paul was determined that we would have something secure in place before our annual Memorial Day picnic.

Stoop

New electrical service; updating bathroom wiring

By: 
Fran
Date: 
Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Our bathroom repairs have been pretty much on hold, because the next step involves electrical work. For the bathroom, we need/want:

  • replace light over basin
  • add GFI outlet near basin
  • add outlet in bathroom closet (so rechargeables can be out of sight)
  • add ceiling exhaust fan

While we're at it, we will:

Bathtub trim

By: 
Fran
Date: 
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
Bathtub trim

Living room shelves

By: 
Fran
Date: 
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

Built-in shelves make practical storage areas and can be attractive, but if they're not well done, well, let's just say they can be eyesores.

Cornice moulding
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