"Basic research is what I am doing when I don’t know what I am doing." - Werhner von Braun, German Rocket Scientist It’s time to document another attempt at a Caulk-A-Doodle Do painting experiment. A friend coined the name after seeing the two previous caulking projects using the medium for art. The earlier paintings revealed some splendid Continue Reading
Deck Remodel: How to Modernize an Old Wooden Deck
“The ultimate luxury is being able to relax and enjoy your home.” — Jeff Lincoln Old wooden decks require continuous maintenance. Winter weather conditions can quickly age an all-wood deck prematurely. Each spring homeowner’s tasks include maintenance, such as power washing all decks and outdoor stairs to remove the build-up of dirt and slippery, ugly Continue Reading
Traveling The Scenic North Cascades Highway
“Sometimes you just need to change your altitude.” — Unknown In our last photography post, we traveled from Oso to Rockport, WA. This exploration continues from Rockport on Highway 530 onto the North Cascades Highway 20 and over one of Washington state's most beautiful and dramatic mountain passes. Google Maps calculates the drive as almost two Continue Reading
Modern Four Flight Stair Remodel
“No amount of smiling at a flight of stairs has ever made it turn into a ramp.”—Stella Young The staircase in our home was a real eyesore. Since we purchased a cosmetic fixer, our priorities drove the remodeling process. For obvious reasons, the top floor bedrooms and the main bathroom had to be first on our list. A few months in, it was time to tackle Continue Reading