Trip to the big island ... and then WIND!
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 ~ Raining off and on again this morning, yeah! We spent most of the morning looking at house plans. We've always been enamored with Craftsman Style homes, and were revisiting those plans. I was just getting into the shower when company arrived. By the time I got out, Bruce had left [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 17:17:00
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Help Wanted: Bloggers, Weekend Warriors, Builders, Engineers, Internet Fanatics - Apply Within
In June of 2007 I created a blog on Wordpress called the Constant Craftsman. The idea was to (1) ... for Craftsman house plans and other notable home improvement blog entries worth mentioning, created ... chronicle the ups and downs of renovating my 1926 Dutch Colonial home and (2) focus on the niche [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 06:54:50
Custom Furniture: The Perfect Choice
Custom Furniture: The Perfect Choice When my neighbors moved in next door, they had their house built ... months of shopping, they finally talked to a furniture craftsman who quickly drew up plans for custom ... . It was a beautiful home, built in a unique style. Unfortunately, the downside of that very [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 14:13:27
Seffner: Sagamore Trace-Ashton Woods Homes
ONLY A FEW HOMESITES LEFT!! FROM THE 180’s! Beautiful rolling landscapes, surrounded by trees, ... you a variety of home styles & floor plans to choose from. Whether your style is the beautiful Craftsman, casual elegance of the Mediterranean, or somewhere in between, AWH can help you create the home [more...]
Date: 2008-11-15 23:39:54
2008 Restoration and Business Recap
Given the end of the year, I have got to start remembering to write 2009. I thought I'd take a moment to do a year end recap to muse on 2008 ... in 3 different states.On the home front, our 1915 Craftsman was featured on "HGTV Rate My Space ... long range Restoration plans for clients., some custom build cabinetry projects and some wallpaper [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 15:55:00
Solving the Stairway Dilemma
One of the problems with living in a home during substantial remodeling is the sometimes piecemeal approach you must take to projects out of shear ... have plans to do a craftsman-ish trim design on the center column, which will focus on three raised ... that best matched the vintage 1912 trim in the house, and we even mixed different stains together [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 14:02:00
Julian, CA — A Repurposed Town
One of my favorite weekend getaways is Julian, tucked into the mountains approximately 50 miles east of San Diego ... The adorable Julian bookstore resides in a Craftsman home. My favorite part is entering into the “living ... turned into retail boutiques, hot apple cider, and world-famous Julian apple pies. What are your plans [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 07:07:10
Benson wins Truck title over Hornaday in final laps (+result)
Bodine makes late pass to win at Homestead-Miami Todd Bodine may have won Friday night’s Ford 200 Craftsman Truck Series season finale at ... -flag finish that took the race three laps beyond its scheduled 134-lap distance. Hornaday came home ... ’s team changed plans at the last second and kept the No. 23 Toyota on the track during that caution [more...]
Date: 2008-11-15 13:29:21
High quality tools with a lifetime warranty
High quality tools with a lifetime warranty December 26th, 2008 | Category: ... fiberglass hair co2 home theater video table e36 diy plans granite speaker oil change net com channel ... junk that you never would have bought separately, but the price was too good to pass up. Craftsman [more...]
Date: 2008-12-26 09:00:00
Multi-purpose toolbox is sturdy suitable to stand on
Multi-purpose toolbox is sturdy suitable to stand on January 02nd, 2009 | Category: ... loan website home net book automotive www com electrical closet plans Plants com kits solar basement ... , my tools would be more organized. Several Craftsman three-drawer tool chests (one in the carport [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 09:00:00
Tucson Golf Real Estate Delivers Gorgeous Desert Living
Nestled in the beautiful Sonoran desert you’ll find the modern glory of Tucson, Arizona ... well-designed floor plans that make the best use of space without giving up style. Tucson homes represent the needs of the modern family. From charming, historic Craftsman bungalows [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 23:21:13
Escape The Rat Race With A Tiny House [Housing]
It's not just supermarkets that are shrinking—you can also build yourself a 90-square-foot house to shack up in with your hunched-over spouse and ... in Seattle, plans to move within the next few months from the Craftsman-style two-story house she shares ... to the tightening credit market and the fact that home prices remain high in Seattle, despite [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 22:51:40
My Black Friday Plans
I am going to be taking care of most my holiday shopping online during black friday this year ... will it help me save money, but I will be shopping right from home and not having to fight the crowds ... I am going to consider purchasing for my husband. One of them is a Craftsman 10 piece Air Tool Set [more...]
Date: 2008-11-05 02:34:58
Understanding Sweat Equity: Building a Godly Home
As a young couple just over twenty years ago, when we clearly had more time than money, we ventured into the project of building our own home. It was a monumental task for a fledgling craftsman like me. Yet it proved to be both an amazing ... and carefully did it all. Amazingly, twenty years later, the house is still standing. The house [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 15:45:49
“Retro bikes are stationed out front, ready to hop on and go…”
It’s taken a while for someone to send me the link to Saturday’s Oregonian article about “EcoTrekking“ ... Tours, based in Bend. Guests are shuttled part of the way, giving Nissan the freedom to plan which ... campus” at the edge of Sisters includes an expansive Craftsman-style lodge, conference center, Pleiades [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 18:40:47
Layaway is back!
You probably know by now that Wally-world has *gasp* ended it's layaway service. (Why - oh why?)But there is still hope my bloggy-friends ... , he totally needs the Craftsman LocBoard 64 pc. Heavy-Duty Steel Storage cause, well - his tools ... Rack, she's moving in just a couple of weeks, and she plans to completely renovate the kitchen [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 14:53:00
The Psychology Has Changed
The Missoulian reports from Montana. “More and more condominiums are emerging in the commercially zoned areas of Missoula, ... of a restored Craftsman-style ‘trout lodge’ near Hamilton decided to cancel Monday’s auction ... and a bidding frenzy for their ranch by choosing a ‘no reserve’ auction. But, moments before the event [more...]
Date: 2008-07-16 15:08:56
it's a good day
Some of you may remember a while back me going off on the city approving the demolition of a house that had seen better days ... the typical Mediterranean style home commonly found in the newer developments on the outer fringes ... funny. I wonder if they even tried? The curious can check out the thwarted plans here.What follows [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 20:40:00
Cocktails Rising: What Are Your Favorite Fall Cocktails?
This week, Cookthink is featuring a conversation about the Cocktail Renaissance ... , Rob? I love the idea of a bartender as craftsman, especially when tying them in with forgers (I mean ... . But next summer, it’s in my plans, and I can’t wait. I think I might get too fanboy-ish to actually stand [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 03:47:56
Sins of Commissions
Reading Joel Spolsky’s latest article, Sins of Commissions, reminded me about a topic that I feel very strongly about, ... . … His point is that incentive plans based on measuring performance always backfire. Not sometimes ... well-being at everyone else’s expense. This really hits it home. If someone gets paid based on e.g. [more...]
Date: 2008-10-12 13:20:39
Is It True That Using Woodworking Plans Is Better?
by Steve Perry If you talk to woodworkers they all have their individual views on what is the correct way to do things ... . One of the main questions a new carpenter will ask is ,which is better: following plans or working from scratch ... that is always best to use woodworking plans, here are the factors this is probably established [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 08:38:32
Oh My Gosh Snow!, or How Do You Know You Have Cabin Fever?
When we moved to Seattle, the hubbster told me the summers would be gorgeous, the fall crisp, the winter rainy, and the spring rainy too ... Molly's old set and a few special carved Santa's her father had made. He was quite the craftsman ... short, we have singe mark on our ceiling, we made a treacherous trip to Home Depot, and I convinced el [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 04:14:00
Home Make Over
It's the beginning of the year, a start of a new life and new ventures. One of the things I really plan to do is do some shutters, make overs ... , I just want to change its ambiance and mood, lol! I love beautifying our house, making it neat and clean ... , craftsman and artisans, and homeowners who have come to rely on their superior products [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 19:01:14
Ken’s Workshop - Shop of the Week
This week’s we are featuring Ken’s Workshop. Let’s check it out as he gives us the grand tour. I thought I would send you some shots of my home shop. I have been a hobbyist woodworker ... support if needed. I have a bench top craftsman drill press that sits on its own shop built rolling stand [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 18:22:20
Nuts 'n' Stuff opens second store The indispensable bulk food purveyor Nuts 'n' Stuff, 4017 Preston Highway, has opened a second outlet, ... . Nuts 'n' Stuff is his first tenant, but plans (hopes?) are for a bookseller and a wine merchant to join ... on their way home, get some coffee, or food items, a bottle of wine, maybe something useful made [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 21:50:06
delta power tools
delta power tools December 7, 2008 at 7:15 am · Filed under Business The Delta Machinery Company is a well established American firm with a ... for whole projects for the home. People who use the products can join an Owners Club and share ... products. They also provide advice on techniques and articles on woodworking projects with plans [more...]
Date: 2008-12-07 15:15:09
Stanley Tools: Traditional Quality For Home Improvement
.fullpost{display:inline;}By Neil WenkTools for Home Improvement Great home improvement projects and woodworking projects can be completed in a ... the amateur craftsman or home fix-it person. This means that tools should no longer be an obstacle to a homeowner when he or she is considering some do-it-yourself home improvement tasks. Give some serious [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 20:10:00
Tahoe Park in Sacramento, A Great Neighborhood to Consider
Tahoe Park in Sacramento County is a great place to live with a variety of homes dating back from the 1920’s through 1960’s ... with mixed styles of Bungalows, Craftsman style and Cottages along with ranch style homes with built ... . The building will lend itself as no other that has been built by Target to date. Based on the plans [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 13:30:00
Why decorating?
This is an antique German armoire we bought at Carl Moore Antiques in Houston many years ago ... by her regularly.Next, we built our home in Virginia. I poured over hundreds if not thousands of house plans ... . We used to keep a television in it but now it is home to many of my old decorating magaizines [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 15:16:00
Leatherman Tools Made For Special Tasks
by Neil Wenk Tools for Home Improvement Great home improvement projects and woodworking projects can be completed in a small workshop without investing a lot of money in tools. A few basic quality tools can help the amateur craftsman or home fix-it person. This means that tools should no longer be an obstacle to a homeowner [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 12:29:45
Leatherman Tools Made For Special Tasks
by Neil Wenk Tools for Home Improvement Great home improvement projects and woodworking projects can be completed in a small workshop without investing a lot of money in tools. A few basic quality tools can help the amateur craftsman or home fix-it person. This means that tools should no longer be an obstacle to a homeowner [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 12:25:21
Leatherman Tools Made For Special Tasks
by Neil Wenk Tools for Home Improvement Great home improvement projects and woodworking projects can be completed in a small workshop without investing a lot of money in tools. A few basic quality tools can help the amateur craftsman or home fix-it person. This means that tools should no longer be an obstacle to a homeowner [more...]
Date: 2008-12-25 19:27:06
No Audit of Obama Campaign Finances and Spending?
Robert Malley was dispatched last week as an Obama envoy to Syria and Egypt. Today’s Ynet report provides more certainty, providing quotes from Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh’s political advisor… Ahmad Yousuf… that the President-elect’s advisory team has been in contact with Hamas both via the Internet, and with the hush hush meeting in Gaza [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 16:56:46
BUDDHIST ECONOMICS: Small is Reactionary
The Buddha was roughly a contemporary of the Judean thinker Jerimiah. Both were deeply concerned with the esistential problems posed by human insecurity. The Iron age created the possibility of human wealth, but left human life highly insecure. The philosopher Karl Jaspers noted emergance of important thinkers and schools of thought in [more...]
Date: 2008-12-27 00:18:00
glutten for punishment
It all started while I was aimlessly searching our local Craigslist listings. I tend to do that fairly regularly ... to my family for the incessant chatter about my sour deal here). When I returned home from our trip ... ! My sweet hubby and I have plans to watch a movie [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 04:28:06
The Best Peter Lorre Films Not on DVD
One of the injustices of life is that many of the films of Peter Lorre are not available commercially on TV, ... to get the plans for a new airplane. Island of Doomed Men (1940) This movie is Peter Lorre ... in a fire and his face is horribly burned and disfigured. A skilled craftsman, his hideous features make [more...]
Date: 2008-12-26 17:46:36
£100million redevelopment for Hazlehead gets green light from city councillors FROM TODAY'S FRONT PAGE OF THE PRESS AND JOURNALBy CALLUM ROSSWith additional words by Colin Farquharson Councillors in Aberdeen are poised to give the go-ahead to plans for a £100million redevelopment of a historic city municipal golf course, it emerged last night [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 13:17:25
New Condos in SW Calgary - Updated for Jan ‘09
ACCESS COUGAR RIDGE: Birchwood Properties Corp. From low$300,000s.Discovery centre and show homes located at 5 Cougartown Cir. S. W. in Cougar Ridge. ASTORIA ON TENTH: By Arcus Developments. Thirty-five-storey tower on 900-block of 10th Avenue S. W.,with one-, two-and three-bedroom floor plans from 580 to 2,157 square feet, and a 4,400-square [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 20:51:28
Perfect Gifts at Sears Layaway Program
One of the most difficult and stressful holidays for many people is Christmas. You are preparing gifts for others and others are preparing for YOU ... are some of my specific gift giving plans for the upcoming holiday: $29.99 and under fashion or 50 ... /Driver for my father. @269.99 Tailored Home Farmhouse 5 pc. High Dinette for my mother How much does [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 02:01:25
Hand Tools: Basic Needs For Home Improvement
by Neil Wenk Tools for Home Improvement Great home improvement projects and woodworking projects can be completed in a small workshop without investing a lot of money in tools. A few basic quality tools can help the amateur craftsman or home fix-it person. This means that tools should no longer be an obstacle to a homeowner [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 12:26:11
Stanley Tools: Traditional Quality For Home Improvement
by Neil Wenk Tools for Home Improvement Great home improvement projects and woodworking projects can be completed in a small workshop without investing a lot of money in tools. A few basic quality tools can help the amateur craftsman or home fix-it person. This means that tools should no longer be an obstacle to a homeowner [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 13:57:44
Stanley Tools: Traditional Quality For Home Improvement
by Neil Wenk Tools for Home Improvement Great home improvement projects and woodworking projects can be completed in a small workshop without investing a lot of money in tools. A few basic quality tools can help the amateur craftsman or home fix-it person. This means that tools should no longer be an obstacle to a homeowner [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 23:44:32
Stanley Tools: Traditional Quality For Home Improvement
by Neil Wenk Tools for Home Improvement Great home improvement projects and woodworking projects can be completed in a small workshop without investing a lot of money in tools. A few basic quality tools can help the amateur craftsman or home fix-it person. This means that tools should no longer be an obstacle to a homeowner [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 15:11:27
Hand Tools: Basic Needs For Home Improvement
by Neil Wenk Tools for Home Improvement Great home improvement projects and woodworking projects can be completed in a small workshop without investing a lot of money in tools. A few basic quality tools can help the amateur craftsman or home fix-it person. This means that tools should no longer be an obstacle to a homeowner [more...]
Date: 2008-12-30 18:28:34
Lifestyles of the Rich and Duct Taped
Have I ever told you about the weird house next door to me? NO? Oh, you have to hear this one ... ) and that house would have been pretty dang nice.Edna, however, had bigger plans. She started ... months, the house got put up for sale. The goth kids moved out and a woman, let's call her Edna [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 22:31:00
Plywood Hollywood: Rock and Roll Hot Dogs?, Burgers for Karma, Big Wangs Gets Bigger and More
THAI NO MORE: The little Thai place on the corner of Ivar and Hollywood, overshadowed by Beso across the street, ... + Vine that will serve as a permanent home for the Hollywood Farmers' Market with sit-down and take ... when she can get her "brunch back on" at the Craftsman cottage. Months after the April 27 fire [more...]
Date: 2008-08-22 22:46:49
House Plans
They say that if you dream, you dream big! It’s the only thing in life that is always FREE ... such as Contemporary house plans, Country house plans, Country French home plans, Craftsman house plans ... and its corresponding floor plans. As I browse at their site, my mind goes wild with so many beautiful [more...]
Date: 2008-06-28 05:22:48
Sar Shalom, our Prince of Peace
November 21, 1873, in the icy waters of the Atlantic, two ships suddenly collided. When told her passenger ship, the Ville de Havre was sinking, a young mother gathered her four daughters on deck for a family prayer meeting. This young mother knelt with her daughters Annie (10), Maggie (8), Bessie (5) and Tanetta (2) [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 17:39:06
Home Design News - January 2009
Home Design News - January 2009 By admin | 13th Jan 2009 | Filed under Newsletters HAPPY NEW YEAR! ... and business practice. This month’s featured plans are a good example of the variety to be found on our website. The Prichard is old-fashioned simplicity of a ranch style house plan perfect [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 17:53:39
Stanley Tools: Traditional Quality For Home Improvement
Stanley Tools: Traditional Quality For Home Improvement by Neil Wenk Tools for Home Improvement Great home improvement projects and woodworking ... basic quality tools can help the amateur craftsman or home fix-it person. This means that tools should no longer be an obstacle to a homeowner when he or she is considering some do-it-yourself home [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 10:49:07
