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July, 2009

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Summer Shots

It’s clearly summer at Memorial house. The clover is making a remarkable comeback after the last baling… The corn is over my head… And the hybiscus bushes are in bloom……

DIY Video: Framing in a Custom Window

Now that we’re praying sure the roof won’t collapse on the Station, it’s time for the fun stuff, like putting in new windows. The openings are 50×55″ or so, which…

Weekend DIY Picnic Table Project

See this picnic table? I love eating at this thing almost as much as I loved building it. Detached benches, no visible screws on the top, and a whole lot…

DIY Video: Silent Bench Building

I’ve been toying with the idea of adding video to this website for some time. I work with a creative bunch of people who have piqued my interest in the…

Who Needs Walls?

It’s big, functional, and decorated naturally… who needs an addition? Our work here is done. Ok, perhaps not so good when it rains, but it worked great for a Fourth…

Has Very Nearly Lost It

My keys have been missing for about 24 hours. Had to use the spare to get to work and the doctors, but when I walked out of the office lo’…

Reading the Signs

An indication that today was probably not the best day I’ve ever had…

The Pythagorean Theorem finally has a purpose

Visual learners must draw pictures to buy the correct amount of lumber. And also find online calculaters based on the Pythagorean Theorum to make sure their bench legs will be…

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