Decorative Pavers for Gardens, Sidewalks, Driveways, and Patios Last fall I traveled with my wife across the USA. We arrived in Los Angeles, CA and a few hours later got to hold our newest granddaughter. It was magical to say the very least. My youngest daughter inherited her mother’s love of gardening. It was decided […]
Interior Wall Covering Ideas - Maps, Custom Tile Murals & More Two days ago I was skim coating hundreds of square feet of new drywall in my son’s basement. I added water to the thick drywall joint compound so it was the consistency of latex paint. Investing in this extra step makes the new drywall […]
Garage Width for 2 Cars - 26 Feet Minimum 28 is Better Do you park your car or light truck in a garage? I do both here at my home. I didn’t build the house I live in but hope to build my final dream home with my dream garage in the next few years. […]
LA Wildfire Unknown Facts - Huge Area - Not Enough Trucks Watch this live broadcast where I share facts that you rarely hear from talking heads on newscasts:
Automist Fire Protection - Your Personal Robot Firefighter Traditional fire sprinklers in residential houses require LOTS of water. They're expensive to install. The Automist fire protection system is a game changer for sure. Imagine having six firefighters living inside the walls of your home ready to spring into action! I know a thing or two […]
Match Brick Mortar Color - It Starts With the Sand You may not know this, but I received a bachelor of science degree in geology many moons ago. I was fascinated by the topic, and it helped me build houses and buildings that would not fail. Hydrogeology, the study of groundwater, and continental glaciation were […]
Gravity Powered Shingle Crane - DIY Miracle Lift
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Unique Bathroom Sinks and Faucets Speak Volumes It’s that magical time of year. The International Builders and Kitchen and Bath shows are just weeks away. This year this huge event is in Las Vegas. There are only a few convention centers in the USA large enough to house all of the exhibitors. I’m blessed to […]
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