So, I’ve been in my house FOREVER.  And I bought it used…and it shows.  If you own a home, then you know how freaking expensive it is to do anything significant, and do it right.  So big projects tend to be ignored until they are critical and then I totally get screwed.  Case in point, the great A/C [...]

I am hearing from a lot of people that they are so glad 2009 is over.  I’m not sure if it was a particularly crappy year for everyone, or if it’s a natural reaction to the changing of the years. Personally, I am looking forward to what 2010 brings, but bear no ill will to [...]

Hi! Yeah, it’s been a crazy long time!  One of my New Year’s resolutions is to keep up with my blogging.  Not so much for everyone who finds this and reads this, and may enjoy my occasional ramblings.  I find blogging a great way to get things off my chest and process things that are [...]

So, my mom took me out today and bought me not only a new curtain rod to go with my awesome paisley curtains, but also a bamboo blind.  Replaced the yucky venetian blinds that have been here forever!  I can’t get decent photos yet because 1) it’s too bloody bright outside and the glare is [...]

So, as I recently mentioned, my baby brother has decided to move out on his own.  While this initially saddened me, and freaked me out a little, I’m starting to really look forward to having the house to myself again. One thing I’ve been meaning to do for ages, and this finally lit the fire [...]