an awesome blog for do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement

After spending over two years finishing our basement my husband and I can count ourselves among the growing number of do-it-yourselfers ... with Lincoln Logs and Erector sets have laid a great foundation, not to mention his background at This Old House, Elle Decor, Metropolitan Home, and HOME websites." The site is a fabulous resource [more...]

Date: 2008-08-20 01:01:00

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How Long Will Recession Last? The Commodity Bottom, Dirty Dividends, iPod Index, and More!

by Addison Wiggin & Ian Mathias Drama in the details… predicting 2009 recession with 1929 charts Forget the market and GDP… the real economic data point that threatens the U.S. How are banks spending your bailout bucks? “Dirty dividends,” says Jim Nelson Crisis causes global purchasing power shake-up… where your “iDollar” goes [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 20:34:27

Election: Walters looks to continue working for his constituents

While sitting in his living room it can be hard to keep Greg Walters from looking out his own window from time to time to check on the status of the street light in front of his house. “Is it out,” Walters questions as he pulls the blinds back ... light repair and road resurfacing, something that has given him a bad rap from time to time at City Hall [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 13:45:55

Wire the Country. Giveaways. America's Heritage Is Built on Freebies. Applaud and Continue.

Counter Citizen Fodder:Computers in Every Home A Boost In Time - Somethin' for Nuthin' Means Somethin' - Citizen Fodder - How to turn all of us into more productive citizens. Freebies increase productivity, when targeted, not bestowed at random. At issue today is America's productivity, its ability to compete, its funding of essential functions [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 11:58:00

Rubio Canyon

Back in February '07 I hiked up Echo Mountain with Great Outdoors L.A. That was the upper terminus of a railroad built by Thaddeus Lowe in 1893 ... of the canyon today. The Pavilion built there was destroyed in 1909, but some of the foundation remains ... , lack of proper oversight by the Forest Service, and apparently failure of common sense the repair [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 18:01:59

The Giant Pokemon Painting Challenge

I believe it was in the book "Cold Sassy Tree" where one of the characters is painting a mantle with a few pennies on it and he just paints over the ... . Or a lot better. There are only so many places in a house you can put something like that without ... than usual with all the crap-shifting and corner-joint-tape repair that once again involved [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 11:29:00

Help save Superman’s home.

via: comicbookresources.com by Jeffrey Renaud How’d you like to earn yourself a walk-on part on an upcoming episode of “Heroes” or have a ... and by the way, you get to save the house where Superman was created while you’re ... . Much to his dismay, the house was in extreme disrepair. Immediately, he knew he had to do something [more...]

Date: 2008-09-03 10:07:01

ABOUT TOWN: STARVING, HYSTERICAL, NAKED

One warm summer afternoon in 2003, artist Riki Colon was interrupted while selling his paintings along East Sixth Street at the entrance to a community garden. The man who approached—co-founder of the Federation of East Village Artists, David Leslie—was taken with a 9/11-tribute piece depicting firefighters and rescue workers [more...]

Date: 2008-09-03 03:12:00

A Little Perspective’s in order

Really, the whole point of a national convention is to serve as a kickoff rally for the final campaign season in what’s become a permanent campaign cycle. It’s also a payoff to thousands of delegates. They get to network, schmooze, feel like an integral part of the big final thrust of a campaign year, which they are [more...]

Date: 2008-08-29 00:38:34

City Council to P&R Commission: “Shove it”

City Council to P&R Commission: “Shove it” Greensboro Politics 23 Comments » I suppose that $20 million is as good a reason as any to fire this ... such an expenditure when more basic needs were pressing.  I submitted that if the foundation to my house ... rather than fix my foundation. In the end, a compromise was reached and we placed various projects [more...]

Date: 2008-07-11 12:19:42

In’s and out’s of Bargin Property

by Doc Schmyz Distressed real estate is a the diamond in the rough that all RE investors are seeking. HOWEVER, with out doing your research you may lose far more then you will gain. Use a step by step mind set. “Go by the numbers” when reviewing all the areas of the investment that you want to focus on here are a few things to think about and [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 05:30:54

Invasion of the boxelder bugs

Photo by me About once a day for the past two weeks, my wife and I have been finding bugs in our house. No, not hidden microphones. Real bugs ... unlamented house mouse, these critters apparently are simply looking for a warm spot to spend the winter. Have you seen any of them in your house? Now Mike Raupp, from his Web site: "What’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 21:04:26

All In Good Time

Women’s Health Willard Scott began wishing centenarians happy birthday on the air more than two decades ago, and it’s taking him longer and longer to get through his stack of mail — the number of nominees has grown from a handful in 1983 to 400 a week these days. There’s no doubt about it: Americans are living longer [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 23:20:41

Extreme Chiefs Makeover

Being married to an interior decorator, I am often presented the opportunity (ahem, duty) to watch her favorite program on HGTV ... with the foundation of any rebuilding job — the offensive and defensive lines. As we began the season ... . He has demonstrated strength and agility and appears to be the foundation for the future. The right side [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 03:32:26

The Nightowl Newswrap

Anyone with a brain is worried: Some Arab- and Muslim-Americans say new Justice Department guidelines that boost the FBI's power to investigate ... a Florida landing for the space station delivery and repair mission. With the weather at Kennedy Space ... Darmi, a human rights lawyer with the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation, before meeting Australian [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 06:32:30

10 reasons to purchase new hardware during a recession

It may seem like the last thing you want to do in the midst of tough economic times is invest in new hardware. But IT consultant Erik Eckel suggests that trying to coast on failing or outdated equipment will cost you more in the long run. It’s no secret. Many organizations curtail all possible spending in a recession [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:58:39

CARDIN BACKS BAILOUT OF US AUTO INDUSTRY

From the Office of Ben CardinThank you for contacting me about ongoing efforts in Congress to aid the ailing U.S. automotive industry ... and suppliers, repair shops, and dealerships, as well as significant revenues for local governments ... the companies' testimony and recommendations presented in early December, the House passe d H.R. 7321, the Auto [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 13:36:00

Jonathan Bender vs. Hurricane Katrina

Professional sports are such a bold experiment in the redistribution of wealth ... , he's having so much fun, working hard trying to repair New Orleans, that he can't even say for certain ... property meets his high standards. "I looked at a house that Jonathan was doing and I wanted to cry [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 19:34:39

Obama: 'hope over fear'

Obama takes office, saying choose 'hope over fear'By TERENCE HUNT, Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON – Stepping into history, ... , of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions — that time has surely passed ... control of the White House by Bush, who leaves Washington as one of the nation's most unpopular [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 18:15:00

What to look for in a “Bargin Property”.

by Doc Schmyz Fixer’s and forclosure properties have always been the “jewels” that RE investors look for in order to make big profits ... have if any? Old cracked and faulty plumbing? bad electric? If its a older craftsman style home ... to the one your looking at? Same style of structure? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS Price [more...]

Date: 2008-08-19 09:29:16

I'm Back

I can't believe it's been this long since I've posted. I didn't miss it, to be honest. I haven't felt like doing it ... in the stock market and haven't made any progress on the house. Also, someone was shot on my corner ... on the foundation issue, and the second guy wanted $4,900. I'm starting to think that the first quote $3100 [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 12:51:00

Facts are funny like that

Tom Humphrey lays out the facts on legislation in a "vote sheet". One was regarding a piece of my legislation. Democrats are saying bringing up the votes is a "Lie".Lets go through one by one and you decide.From the KNS article....Republicans offered an amendment that stripped out any reference to price-gouging and instead urged Congress to allow [more...]

Date: 2008-09-28 07:48:00

In’s and out’s of Bargin Property

by Doc Schmyz Distressed real estate is a the diamond in the rough that all RE investors are seeking ... ? If its a older craftsman style home those problems are very common. is the foundation in good order? Dont ... to the one your looking at? Same style of structure? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS Price and location [more...]

Date: 2008-08-19 09:58:15

A Guide to Winterizing Your House

Winter is approaching and in much of the United States, that means very cold temperatures, snow, and ice ... an insulation blanket on your hot water heater (if it needs one). Keep blinds and curtains open ... water bottle before bed each night, then dip the temperature. What else? Here are twelve [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 14:00:40

Full Text: Barack Obama on Economy | Economic Recovery and Reinvestment | January 8, 2009

(Source: Office of the President-Elect) Throughout America’s history, there have been some years that simply rolled into the next without much notice or fanfare.  Then there are the years that come along once in a generation – the kind that mark a clean break from a troubled past, and set a new course for our nation [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 18:00:11

Bush steps back from "Axis of Evil" to reward North Korea.

For a man who has never previously expressed any belief in rehabilitation, it was a remarkable turnaround ... the right choices it can repair its relationship with the international community ... community. But, just along the corridor of the White House, this is going down like a cup of cold sick [more...]

Date: 2008-06-27 05:38:13

What to look for in a “Bargin Property”.

by Doc Schmyz Home foreclosures and fixer-uppers have long been a focus of many real estate investors looking to make big profits. Of course, if the target property doesn’t meet certain criteria, an investor can lose their investment as well as any profit that was to be gained Use a step by step mind set [more...]

Date: 2008-08-19 09:10:29

Ten Credit Mistakes People Make

Most children are not trained in how to handle credit by their families other than with vague platitudes like ‘pay your bills on time’ and ‘live below your means.’ Practical knowledge about interest rates, revolving credit and credit scores was often not taught or even understood well by most parents [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 13:39:30

Recasting the War on Terrorism

(flickr) Buoyed by high expectations for the first year of Barack Obama’s administration, an informal coalition of progressive national-security and civil-liberties experts are urging the president-elect to redefine the war on terrorism. Eight years of the Bush administration’s approach to counterterrorism have yielded two open-ended [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 11:10:51

Kenyan Pastor Muthee Prays Against Witchcraft

If you're not doing anything tonight, drop on over to the Family Research Council at 801 G Street,... Man. Oh, man. That was nasty, but quick. I couldn't blog the last couple of days as I succumbed to the flu. It only lasted about four days and I'm feeling much, MUCH better now. If only I'd known... [ [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 17:31:03

Breaking News: Reagan Endorses Obama!

(Scroll down to calculate your Obama vs McCain tax cut)Today's Feature Story:Five Million More Unemployed?by Douglas McIntyre - MSN.comNo matter where economists look there is no evidence that a recession in the US, EU, and Asia is doing anything but deepening. The stock markets are the least of it [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 07:03:00

Waimalu town hall meeting with JD & GM

(chawan_cut reporting in... I scribbled a bunch of notes on a sheet of paper, and this is my first ever "report" so alot of this might just turn out to be re-typing my notes, so bear with me. There was a pretty decent crowd, maybe ~60-70+ or so, although I didn't really look behind me to see who was there.) Thank you to Rep [more...]

Date: 2008-07-31 09:44:15

A Bad Year for Dr. Zawahiri

by Monika Maslikowski For Dr. Ayman al-Zawahiri’s communication strategy, its been a year full of ups and downs. Individually, the mishaps seem like minor blips in an otherwise burgeoning online presence, but when combined, they could point to Zawahiri’s diminishing abilities as a skilled communicator and principal figure of al-Qaeda’s online [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 18:48:52

How to Choose a Marketing and PR "Partner" in 2009. Things Have Changed. Ten Things to Consider.

Charles Bedard, a very smart guy with one of the better marketing brains I know, wrote an outstanding blog titled "Question: Evaluating & Selecting Your Marketing Service Provider". In his post, Charles suggests that a quality marketing services provider that acts as an extension of your management and sales team can help you achieve any or [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 16:51:08

Feminist Following Karl Marx Agenda!! Distruction of English Family life…………

MANY WILL KNOW THIS LADY HERE IN THE UK-MANY WON’T BUT SHE WAS VERY RESPECTED INDEED- SHE WENT VERY QUIET -AFTER READING THIS I GUESS THE ANSWER LIES WITHIN……………JUST AS I THOUGHT FEMANISM THE HARD CORE HARD FACED TYPES ARE JUST FOLLOWING THE MARXIST AGENDA SO RIFE IN THE WESTERN WQORLD TODAY AND OVER QUITE A FEW YEARS NOW UNDER ALL HUES OF [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 15:07:14

Obama takes office, saying choose 'hope over fear'

... George W. Bush. "Our time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off ... of Congress — ends eight years of Republican control of the White House by Bush, who leaves Washington [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 11:44:51

What are Popular Home Repair Scams?

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed The last time I changed our furnace filters, I sliced my finger open. I’m not a handyman by any stretch, but I do attempt to take care of things around my house. There are times, though, when you just have to call in someone else to fix something [more...]

Date: 2008-06-11 06:06:39

The Obama Stimulus: An $825 Billion First Step

by James Parrott The version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan unveiled on Jan. 15 by House Democrats is breathtaking in its scope and cost. Intended to retain and create 3.7 million jobs over the next two years, the $825 billion package of federal government investments includes dozens of spending measures ranging from $200 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 19:45:29

Obama - Inaugural speech

Throughout America’s history, there have been some years that simply rolled into the next without much notice or fanfare. Then there are the years that come along once in a generation – the kind that mark a clean break from a troubled past, and set a new course for our nation.This is one of those years [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 03:06:00

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in 5th grade terms

Economic Lessons from the 5th Grade-" “The Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” – Ronald Reagan Jeff Foxworthy became famous and made a fortune with Red Neck jokes and comedy tours [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 08:09:49

Rehabbing a Home? Here are Some Skills You Need to Know

by Erin Cureton Drywall/ Plaster Repair In Lakewood, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, where I do most of my rehabilitation work, ... foundation issues. Once the root cause is fixed, patch the area with inch drywall. Secure the drywall ... Water Pipe Repair If you are working on a foreclosed home that has sat over the winter [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 19:15:33

The American Military Crisis

August 11, 2008 Andrew Bacevich on Democracy Now: Despite a few flaws, I found Andrew Bacevich’s last book, The New American Militarism, an extremely well argued, and for a non-fiction book on a rather bleak subject, equally well written. He has just come out with another. I can’t wait to read, but for now, here are some tasters [more...]

Date: 2008-08-11 18:43:44

50% Hike in Gas Tax Pushed

From Philly.com:A 50 percent increase in gasoline and diesel-fuel taxes is being urged by a federal commission to finance highway construction and repair until the government devises another way for motorists to pay for using public roads.The ... they lost control of the House and Senate in the 1994 elections.President-elect Barack Obama [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 01:13:00

McCain and Obama Debate #1

After the disgraceful performances of Congressional Democrats - both houses - today on Capital Hill over the financial rescue package, ... of the Senate, revealed again why the polling numbers of the House and Senate are at all time lows ... was a no-go. The House Republicans were not having it. That is the very reason Secretary Paulson asked McCain [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 19:50:00

Home Depot and Sephora blend together

Since Sarah kept complaining about Amy using her desk, I dragged Sarah’s old desk out of the garage so that Amy could have a desk of her own. The desk has been in storage for several years and I had forgotten it was multiple pastel colors. Pastel green, yellow and purple are fine for a nursery, but the girls room is teenage funky [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 01:10:55

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

On any given day, C.I. has a hundred and one things members and friends want noted. Last night, Gina asked ( ... :58 P.M. EDT MRS. BUSH: Welcome, everyone. I'm so happy you're here at the White House. Thanks ... , and the founder of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, named for her sister, Susan, who died of breast cancer [more...]

Date: 2008-10-11 03:00:00

Cynical or Clinical?

Of all the things I learned as a psychology major in college, possibly the most memorable -- and widely applicable -- was a joke. It goes like this: A woman shows up at a psychiatrist's office. "How can I help you?" the psychiatrist asks. "I'm dead," the woman tells him. "Of course you're not dead," the psychiatrist assures her [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 10:27:02

Home Insurance Cost

Have you ever wondered exactly how the cost of your home insurance is figured? What aspects are used to figure the amount? ... to no repair work, or does it need a new roof, new electrical wiring or plumbing? Does your house ... . Was your house built with quality in mind? Were high quality materials used for the framework and foundation [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 19:26:26

Home Repair for Mamas 101

Ok, so the kids are like wreaking balls to a home- you fix it, they break it. You fold it, they throw up on it. You hang it, they knock it down ... the house I grew up in. I cannot recall a time where there was not some work being done- even now.  I watched my parents do things, make things, work on things and fix things. My dad built our house [more...]

Date: 2008-06-18 06:25:02

How do small cuts in your family budget affect your kids?

(I wrote this for BlogHer last week, but due to the election, didn’t have the opportunity to post it here until today. Hope you enjoy this break from all of the political talk.) Although you may never have had to worry about making cuts in your family budget in the past, chances are that with the current recession you [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 16:56:06

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