We (and by we I mean my husband) built a sturdy desk from 2x6 lumber. Why did we DIY a 2x6 desk? Because I, Queen of Not Measuring Anything, ordered a new printer and then discovered there was nowhere to put the damn thing. Behold the behemoth. It's the Canon Pixma Pro-100, for all of… Continue reading A DIY Desk Made From 2x6s
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The Heart Mountain Relocation Center
So...how you doin'? Last week the husband and I took a vacation to Wyoming. All of last week's blog posts were written the week before, so I've been absent from this space for quite awhile. And now it feels weird. Like I've forgotten how to string together rambling garbage nonsense sentences for your enjoyment or… Continue reading The Heart Mountain Relocation Center
How to Build a Split Rail Fence
Seriously. My husband built me a split rail fence for the backyard last weekend, and I am still over the moon about it. Remember the cedar logs that used to contain our garden? We didn't get rid of them. Hoarders are us. There are several ways to split cedar logs. My husband just started whacking… Continue reading How to Build a Split Rail Fence
How to Wash a Wool Coat
Alternate post titles: How to Wash a Wool...Whatever How to Wash Wool in General How to Wash Wool Without Paying a Small Fortune or the Soul of Your Firstborn Child to a Dry Cleaner How to Wash Wool Winningly Without a Weary Wallet Ahem. Moving on. A disclaimer: If you have a wool item that needs… Continue reading How to Wash a Wool Coat
How to Wash Laundry with a Plunger
Yes, you read that right. How to wash laundry with a plunger. And a bucket, to be accurate. On September 14th, I tweeted this: I did laundry earlier that day, and the damn washing machine leaked water all over the floor. Part of me was wishing it would be a quick, cheap fix; and another… Continue reading How to Wash Laundry with a Plunger
Black Spruce Hound 