Category Archives: Remodeling/Construction

Frontasauras and the Clogged Gutter

I’ve heard that there are better times for cleaning out gutters rather than doing it in the middle of a drenching thunder storm… might have to check that out some day! Continue reading

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Training Time

Seeing the challenges and frustrations in our lives as training for greater spirituality doesn’t make them fun; it can help us appreciate them more. Continue reading

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The Blessing of Frustration

Sometimes, it’s through the blessing of frustration that we find a better way of doing things. Continue reading

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A Better Light

There are times in life where there is no easy, pleasant way to make things better. That might be exactly when the effort matters most. Continue reading

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The Hard Truths of Winter Remodeling

While it might be true that the best things in life are free, most of the pretty good ones take a lot of hard work! Continue reading

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The Frustrations of Limitation

After last night’s episode, I’m even more convinced that “simple plumbing job” is an oxymoron. Continue reading

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Home Improvement

Over my few decades, I’ve become suspicious that the folks who are willing to offer help are more likely to find help when they need it. Continue reading

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The Midnight Climber

Turns out that sometimes a rather inconvenient time is the exactly right time to take care of a problem… or two… Continue reading

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A Very Convenient Truth

Having someone show up to do something you dreaded doing… how else can you explain that except “Divine Providence?” Continue reading

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After the Highs

If you can think of things for which to be grateful when you’re tired, filthy, sore, itching and aching, then it should be pretty easy at other times, right? Continue reading

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