Shingle Roof in a Day
The Bostitch RN46-1 roofing nailer is a sweet tool. With it, I was able to put down 32 bundles of shingles and complete the garage roof...
Timely Slushwork
There is a golden hour for slushwork. Its the brief period when slanting light gives way to full shadow. Sunlit slush rapidly turns...
Many Lights, One Switch, Power at Fixture
Wiring solution for a set of fixtures controlled by a single switch, where the switch is located between two of the light fixtures (i.e.,...
Split Meter Electrical Service Connected
The Chugach Electric truck showed up right on time. Cutting the power service lines at the house (old meter base location). Shortly after...
Butcher Block Countertops Go In
We ordered 1-1/2" thick maple butcher block slabs from Lumber Liquidators in Seattle. They took a month to get here. Two 96" x 25". One...
Carpet Goes In
We took advantage of a good sale at Giant Don's Carpet World. We covered the entire basement and top floor in the same quality carpet w/...
Wood Stove & Chimney Installed
Installing a new wood stove starts with a plumb bob, a jig saw, and a ladder. I started by transferring the center of the existing...
New White Oak Floor Goes In
We decided to upgrade the flooring in the kitchen and living room from carpet and linoleum to white oak. I started by silencing the...
Building Insulated Garage Doors
I figured I could save about $1500 if I built my own panels for an 8-ft x 8-ft garage door. I think I was right. Here's what I did. The...
Tour of Anchorage 2017
We skied the 40k route of this year's Tour of Anchorage joining some 950 other racers. Single digit temps at start time. A super fun...
