The Jack Of Small Trades

10/09/2022

Overstay your welcome- to be no longer welcome to stay in a place because one has stayed too long, been impolite, etc.
This staircase has always been polite to the homeowners but it had rotted boards and a couple of patches so it was beginning to overstay its welcome.

09/12/2022

Reclaim- to rescue from an undesirable state.
Also: to restore to a previous natural state. To obtain from a waste product or by-product.

I reclaimed these bricks and put them to better use as a small barrier to help prevent runoff.

07/05/2022

Revitalize- to restore something to life or give it new life. Revitalizing adds newness and strength. This driveway has been restored and is enjoying new life.

04/17/2022

Sometimes you just need bigger tools.

***Warning*** this video may trigger excitement and enthusiasm! There’s something satisfying about breaking up concrete. Maybe it’s the excavator.

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12/13/2021

Spruce Up- to make neat or smart in appearance. This phrase first appeared in English around the end of the 1500s.

It’s still a widely used phrase all these centuries later and is often easy to do. A little concrete and paint can really help “spruce up” your front porch.

08/15/2021

If you have a little extra unused space in your house, then consider adding an extra closet. I don’t recall ever hearing anyone complain that a house has too many closets.

08/08/2021

I absolutely loved this project! Those tiles are textured and the contrast in color really make them stand out. I think the simplicity of the overall design really opened up this space. What do you think?

04/30/2021

They say that all good things must come to an end. You had a good run old railing. Gone but not forgotten!!

03/19/2021

Small flooring update, but big improvement to this space! Look for more updates to freshen up the rest of the space.

03/08/2021

90% preparation, 10% perspiration.

02/20/2021

Before and After. This was an exciting and challenging project!

01/25/2021