Dream.Design.Do
5 Lessons Learned After a Week Without Power
Lesson - I need replacement parts on hand for the main parts of the generator (carb, gaskets, fuel lines). Don’t risk it, just treat the gas.
That’s Entertainment
As the summer winds down, we are really enjoying the location of the pool, especially as we finish clearing the high brush that was leftover. We have had one get together of around 30 people (20 of whom camped over) and it worked great.
Never Enough Light
I put them at an angle. I feel like it is kind of cool, but maybe it just makes me a dork. Based on previous experience, it probably is more the latter, but I am used to that.
What if the Well Runs Dry
I of course think she is just doing it wrong and so try it myself. No water. I switch to the cold tap thinking something is wrong with just the hot water. Uh, nope. No water, period. I begin to panic.
Use Your Emergency Gear
When I was first driving back as a teen, I had no issue in pushing the limit of the tank and never once ran out of gas.
My 2022 EDC
Our word of the year is “Organize”, so it makes sense that I have been reviewing our EDC. From what is in my pockets, to what is in each of our cars, our move to property has made those contents even more important for us than before. Stores are not just around the corner. For today I’ll empty my pockets to share what I carry, and since we are about ready to start being in the office again, I’ll show what I pack.
Organize - The Kitchen
That meant that you could not stand around the island and have a conversation. Which of course is the main point of having an island! You would have to duck or lean over to see anyone.
Building a Custom Home Studio Desk - The Design
I started by seeing what was available to buy and quickly found that unless you have a couple of thousand dollars sitting around, a commercial version was out of reach. Though there are some really cool desks out there, I did not have that kind of money to spend (and this being a DIY/maker type blog) it made sense to build my own.
Organize - Word of the Year
My wife and I were on day three of rearranging nearly half of our kitchen cabinets (as in taking them down and physically moving them) and as we worked, we kept coming back to a word that we agreed made sense to call our word for the upcoming year…
Not According to Plan
I feel like all my photos of finished projects are taken in the late evening. It isn't because I feel it is the best time for photos, rather it is because we are usually finishing the project late Sunday evening. Does that happen to you? I mean the projects are getting done and most of the time you would not know the problems that occurred.
5 Things Learned Starting Plants from Seed for the first Time.
Last year was the first on the property and all my vegetables were bought as starts from a nursery. This year I wanted to mix it up and so far everything I have planted, I started from seeds.
Spring Has Almost Sprung
The calendar says it is now spring, but here in NW Washington State, that only means it is finally staying light longer. It can still frost for another 3 weeks. But the signs are starting to show. The first dandelions are showing their color, the vegetable starts are getting a few inches tall now, but the real sign that spring is almost here is the first mowing of the year.
What’s in a Name
Before I thought seriously of having a “brand”, it was just fun playing with my name and initials in various company names. Being in a band at one time and still releasing music, it has been a fun pastime to throw out phrases or words that could be a band name.
Chore-Medley
Maybe this helps you look in the mirror as well, or at least lets you know that the mundane is still a requirement.
Grow Station…Assemble!
The shelving unit now gave me a spot for the mats and to store all the extra pots, soil and a couple of tools. Plus I could hang the grow lights from the shelves…
The Property a Year Later
Hard to believe it has been a year, but we look back on the year with photos.
Why Dream, Design, Do?
I have recently began using what seems like a funny tagline; Dream, Design, Do. But really there is purpose besides alliteration (and the alliteration was important).
Paint is Your Base Layer - Be Bold!
Paint sets the tone for your space. Use it to make an impact!