Tag Archives: fix

Escape from Hoth

Posted on December 8, 2009 by carrie

{Escape from where?} Last night our thermostat looked like this. That would read 52 degrees. Indoors. It was chilly. Remember the thermocouple incident? While I managed to get it out just fine, putting back was a different story. Sure, it … Continue reading →

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Caulk: Round 2

Posted on October 7, 2009 by carrie

Emboldened by the caulking success in the bedroom, I turned my attention to the bathroom. Most of the tub & surround were in good shaped but there were a few areas that weren’t. It’s not as neatly done as the … Continue reading →

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Fixing the Kitchen Cabinet

Posted on August 19, 2009 by carrie

Back at the end of July, our awesome friend Erin helped us primeone of the free kitchen cabinets we found on craigslist. As you can see, the base cabinet is most definitely used and has holes from its prior installation. … Continue reading →

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Fixing a Hole in Plaster

Posted on August 7, 2009 by carrie

Behind the front door, just about where the door knob smacks into the wall, we had some pretty bad plaster. Luckily it seemed to only be confined to a smallish area. Before we crossed the hallways off our list, I … Continue reading →

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Plaster Washers: Round 3

Posted on August 1, 2009 by carrie

Finally some success with the plaster washers! After our experience in the bedroom & parlor I was starting to lose hope. Before we purchased the plaster washers, I spent some time groping our walls to find the squishy spots. I … Continue reading →

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