Home improvement – Page 6

Our new house

Post author:adrienne
Post published:July 24, 2011
Post category:Colorado Springs History Downtown Colorado Springs Downtown Colorado Springs Craftsman Bungalow Home improvement

We recently bought a 1910 Craftsman bungalow style house in downtown Colorado Springs. We got a good deal on it but it needs some work. Of course we'll keep you…

The pigeon is my enemy

Post author:dangermike
Post published:May 13, 2011
Post category:Downtown Colorado Springs Home improvement Uncategorized

I'm not an unreasonable person. Most of the time, anyway. So when I discovered pigeons living on my home, I said, "Cool. Pigeons." Now I see that these birds have…

History lesson

Post author:dangermike
Post published:April 28, 2011
Post category:Home improvement

There was a small spot on the wall where some paint had chipped. Looking closer at it (and maybe picking away some more paint), we found a floral pattern. After…

Wonder what R-value horse hair has

Post author:dangermike
Post published:April 8, 2011
Post category:Colorado Springs History Downtown Colorado Springs Home improvement

One of the first things you do when you move into a new home is take walls down. Right? So I get out the sawz-all and start in the kitchen.…

I put the win in winterizing!

Post author:dangermike
Post published:November 27, 2010
Post category:Downtown Colorado Springs Apartment Home improvement Spruce up an apartment for cheap

It will surprise you to know that all my DIY skills are self-taught. But how did you get so masterful with the sprayfoam, you're wondering. I know. It's pretty impressive.…