Well, it's getting closer to finishing my garage. I've tweaked the IKEA cabinets plan about 10 times and taken a picture of my house with different garage door scenarios plastered onto the front of it. I've posted it on Facebook to get opinions only to find that everyone likes a different door. I'm still edging towards a opague glass garage door, although I do like the idea of having two windows above a plain white garage door. It would be more than half the cost and would be better insulated. My contractor will be coming soon to give me a quote on the job.
Stay tuned......
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Bugz
Well, it's been an interesting couple of weeks here. I discovered carpenter ants in my garage roof. I walked in to put some recycling away and saw two mini piles of fine sawdust on the floor. Damn!, carpenter ants! I knew immediately what it was, as our family cabin had had them at one time. I was slightly freaking out. I sprayed raid and tried to find where they were getting in. I ended up making an appointment with a pest control company to come and spray. They ended up finding two areas they were nesting. Thankfully they are now history. In the mean time I discovered a hornets nest in a tree in my back yard. Unfortunately I had discovered it after I had been stung while mowing the lawn. The sting proceeded to get larger and larger and more and more swollen until I had to make my way to the doctor. I'm now on penicillin and it's much better.
So, weird thing is I was going to deal with the nest in the next few days and get it down (it was only 4 - 5 feet off the ground, so very accessible) but last night when I went to check on it it was smashed to the ground. I had thought my friend had knocked it down for me but on further investigation I found out he didn't touch it. It was now a mystery and the only thing I could think of is a predator ripped it down to eat the larva. I looked online to see what could possibly be a predator of hornets and to my amazement Skunks, raccoons and black birds where listed, among others. I've definitely had those critters in my back yard at one time or another. Wow, you learn something new every day.
I just wanna say thank you to whatever animal did that...and I hope you didn't get stung in the process!
So, weird thing is I was going to deal with the nest in the next few days and get it down (it was only 4 - 5 feet off the ground, so very accessible) but last night when I went to check on it it was smashed to the ground. I had thought my friend had knocked it down for me but on further investigation I found out he didn't touch it. It was now a mystery and the only thing I could think of is a predator ripped it down to eat the larva. I looked online to see what could possibly be a predator of hornets and to my amazement Skunks, raccoons and black birds where listed, among others. I've definitely had those critters in my back yard at one time or another. Wow, you learn something new every day.
I just wanna say thank you to whatever animal did that...and I hope you didn't get stung in the process!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
New Shed Roof...a smelly situation
It's finally replaced! Yes, the rotting shed roof topped with tarp is now sitting pretty with a new roof.
My daughter's boyfriend and his roofing buddy replaced it with asphalt shingles. I was so grateful. It cost me lunch, dinner and a couple of cases of brew. The only mishap was that their dog got sprayed by a skunk that night in my back yard. It seems those critters visit my backyard now and again. After my daughter and her boyfriend left I couldn't figure out why it still smelled in my back yard but I finally found out why. Some of the spray went onto my BBQ. That stuff is wicked to remove. It's sticky! I finally removed it and threw out the cloths.
Yesterday I got a call from my neighbor saying a family of skunks was making there way from her backyard into mine. Interestingly enough I didn't see them, so they must of taken a detour down the side hedge out of sight. I can't seem to shake the wild life. My last home I had a raccoon problem and now skunks!
That stinks!!
My daughter's boyfriend and his roofing buddy replaced it with asphalt shingles. I was so grateful. It cost me lunch, dinner and a couple of cases of brew. The only mishap was that their dog got sprayed by a skunk that night in my back yard. It seems those critters visit my backyard now and again. After my daughter and her boyfriend left I couldn't figure out why it still smelled in my back yard but I finally found out why. Some of the spray went onto my BBQ. That stuff is wicked to remove. It's sticky! I finally removed it and threw out the cloths.
Yesterday I got a call from my neighbor saying a family of skunks was making there way from her backyard into mine. Interestingly enough I didn't see them, so they must of taken a detour down the side hedge out of sight. I can't seem to shake the wild life. My last home I had a raccoon problem and now skunks!
That stinks!!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
I Heart My House
I'm obsessed, it's true. I'll admit it.
I wish it was my job to be involved with all this retro, mid century marvelousness (I know, it's not a word). I need to win some money so I can buy up all the run down mid century homes and turn them into pieces of art. I can't think of anything better. It fulfills some deep seeded need I have to rescue and beautify.
I just helped my daughter clean up after their move into a mid century split level just a block away and even though it's not my house, I'd like to rip that baby apart and bring it to life again. But alas, that is their journey of which I'm sure they will do a great job! How can they go wrong when they already have a cool original mid century door complete with a 50's icon door knob plate.
I've been playing with some ideas for my garage makeover. I entered a contest on line for a new garage door (up to $10,000.00) and yes, that includes glass garage doors, thank goodness. I've also figured a plan of IKEA cabinets along one wall of my garage. I think it will look great..hmmm...come on bank account, you can do it...grow damn it! This cheap garage reno is turning into a money grabber. I also snapped a few pictures of the back of my house a few nights ago which led me to think I may want more glass inserts from Crestview for my garage entry door at the back. Speaking of Crestview Doors, they are going to be doing a case study of my reno on their website which I'm quite excited about. They had also told me that Atomic Ranch magazine should do a spread on my house in their magazine. Funny they should say that because that is a real dream of mine. The book Atomic Ranch is what got me started with all this post and beam mid century stuff in the first place, God Bless em!...and since that time I haven't missed a copy of their magazine. It's pure bliss when I find that peeking out the top of my mailbox.
I wish it was my job to be involved with all this retro, mid century marvelousness (I know, it's not a word). I need to win some money so I can buy up all the run down mid century homes and turn them into pieces of art. I can't think of anything better. It fulfills some deep seeded need I have to rescue and beautify.
I just helped my daughter clean up after their move into a mid century split level just a block away and even though it's not my house, I'd like to rip that baby apart and bring it to life again. But alas, that is their journey of which I'm sure they will do a great job! How can they go wrong when they already have a cool original mid century door complete with a 50's icon door knob plate.
I've been playing with some ideas for my garage makeover. I entered a contest on line for a new garage door (up to $10,000.00) and yes, that includes glass garage doors, thank goodness. I've also figured a plan of IKEA cabinets along one wall of my garage. I think it will look great..hmmm...come on bank account, you can do it...grow damn it! This cheap garage reno is turning into a money grabber. I also snapped a few pictures of the back of my house a few nights ago which led me to think I may want more glass inserts from Crestview for my garage entry door at the back. Speaking of Crestview Doors, they are going to be doing a case study of my reno on their website which I'm quite excited about. They had also told me that Atomic Ranch magazine should do a spread on my house in their magazine. Funny they should say that because that is a real dream of mine. The book Atomic Ranch is what got me started with all this post and beam mid century stuff in the first place, God Bless em!...and since that time I haven't missed a copy of their magazine. It's pure bliss when I find that peeking out the top of my mailbox.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Spring is here and so is a Grandson and a new you tube link
Well, spring has sprung, it's just too bad the sun hasn't. I'm wondering whether it would be more practical to sell my MCM and build an Ark. Here on the lower mainland we are all wondering if we are going to be getting a summer or whether the rain has decided to stay forever. I shouldn't complain. The flowers are here and everything is bright green and healthy looking. I've planted some of my flower pots and for Mom's day I received two hanging baskets....not to mention I also received the gift of a new little Grand baby. He made his entrance here on Mother's day as a matter of fact. I'd like to say the stork delivered him but I think my daughter would have a couple of words to say on that matter. He's perfect in every way and not that he really cares.... except for eating, sleeping and pooping....he is well on his way to being brought up in a MCM home a block away from me. I can hardly wait!
I've spent the whole weekend making a YOU TUBE movie about my house renovation. It was so much fun. Here is the link. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmlnwDOPkSk
I've spent the whole weekend making a YOU TUBE movie about my house renovation. It was so much fun. Here is the link. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmlnwDOPkSk
Saturday, April 30, 2011
VIEW MY BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60175349@N05/5495029477/
copy and paste into your address bar. To the right there are before and after pix. Click to enlarge.
copy and paste into your address bar. To the right there are before and after pix. Click to enlarge.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Craigslist Again
Even though I'm trying to save money for my garage re-do I've had the itch to swarm over the postings on Craigslist again. The reason?, I've also wanted to get my old computer set up in my spare bedroom now that my daughter has moved out. The computer has been packed up since the move and I'm dying to be able to play some computer games, as I don't have any for my main computer which is a Mac. To get to the point...I need a desk to put it on. Not any desk will do however. I was looking for a cado danish wall unit but the one I found on CL was snatched up in a hurry. I did find a cute little mid century teak secretary with a pull out desk that has worked beautifully. It was pricey (the most I've paid for any piece of furniture off CL) but I'm allowed to splurge once in a while. I'd rather treat myself to something for my house than going to the spa or buying a new pair of shoes. I'm now in search of a shag area rug for the spare room.
Picture is attached.
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