I’m not very handy when it comes to woodwork. I mean, sure I can stain and cut and paint, but when it comes to designing and building a piece of furniture from scratch, I’m about as useful as a monkey trying to solve a calculus problem. Come to think of it, I’m not very good at [...]
Monthly Archives: July 2010
He said, She said0
July 16, 2010 – 11:32 am
I love our blog, but I love other blogs, too. And I spend a lot of time cruising the internet and checking out what everyone else is saying. Thought it might be fun to share some of my finds here on FIY. If you like this kind of post, let me know. Comcast, I Hate You: [...]
Killer Newspaper0
July 15, 2010 – 9:59 am
Want to avoid spraying chemicals to rid your yard of weeds? If so, consider the Sports section of your local newspaper. Or any section, for that matter. Unless your weeds are relatives of the Swamp Thing, they’re not gonna read the paper. They’re just gonna die. Placing several layers of newspaper over a bed [...]
Babs Sings About Interior Design0
July 14, 2010 – 12:39 pm
We know it’s fairly easy for a celebrity to get a book deal. However, this might be completely ridiculous. Barbra Streisand will soon have her own book about interior design. Streisand on singing? Let’s hear it. However, feng sheui seems a bit far-fetched. According to Amazon, however, Streisand’s book is coming out this fall. My [...]
Chandelirium0
July 13, 2010 – 10:47 am
It’s nice when form and function collide to create a practical device that’s easy on the eye. In this case, I think collide is the operative word: This is the Chandelirium, a high-tech collaboration between designer Aaron R Thomas and Artist Anne Ewen. Each custom made Chandelirium is constructed from reclaimed American made cast acrylic. [...]
Which is Scarier?0
July 12, 2010 – 12:34 pm
I’ve been scared of chainsaws ever since I almost took off my leg while clearing some hurricane debris around my house. It’s the kind of fear I’d like to think is totally illogical, but then again, there are those times. . . . It’s sort of like my fear of sharks, thanks to watching Jaws so many times (and [...]
The Heat’s On0
July 9, 2010 – 10:54 am
A few minutes ago, I almost passed out in my driveway. Not because it’s 97 degrees and muggy, but because I happened to open my electric bill before I made it inside. $327.32 And that’s while keeping my A/C at 80 degrees, keeping the house dark when not home, and waiting until I have enough [...]
Stuck in Muck0
July 8, 2010 – 10:38 am
I enjoy gardening, though my pleasure comes almost exclusively from my love of food. Sure, flowers are pretty—but you can’t eat most of them. I grow various herbs, such as rosemary, basil, and green onion. But, as we all know, gardening can be hard work—especially in my neck of the woods (Florida) where it can [...]
Like Oil and Water0
July 6, 2010 – 4:09 pm
My girlfriend and I were flicking through the channels one night recently and stumbled on Myth Busters. We watch it on occasion, envying those guys for having one of the best jobs on the planet (though I’d love Anthony Bourdain’s jet-setting-eating-all-over-the-world-and-being-cool-and-snarky-at-the-same-time job even more.) The Myth Busters blow stuff up. A lot. I would be surprised if [...]
