Day 194 of 2026

My main accomplishment for the day 

was assembling these four chairs. 

I am sure to have some sore hands tomorrow

 as some of the bolts were extremely stubborn. 

I was determined to get them done today though, 

so I did not have to begin the process again tomorrow.

 

Day 158 of 2026

 Fireball and I are working on a long procrastinated project today 

and needed some supplies from the local home improvement store. 

It is amazing how many boards will fit in a small car 

when the back seats will flip down revealing the trunk. 

These 8-foot boards spanned the distance from the back of the trunk, 

almost to the radio past the console

 and to the tops of the seat backs.

 

Day 146 of 2026

Fireball and I did some assembly today 

and are now ready to provide some ice cold drinks 

at our next family get together.

 

Day 353 of 2025

Company is coming. 

It's time to build a clothing rack for our guests.

 

Day 342 of 2025

An eye appointment and treatment and some stubborn screws

 for which I needed Fireball's help slowed my progress, 

but I have finished the final step to sideboard assembly.

 

Day 327 of 2025

We had an elaborate Sunday build happening in the den today.

Day 285 of 2025

October 12, 2025

September 7, 2025

Progress on the new hotel downtown.

 

Day 251 of 2025

I went downtown for a birthday lunch date with Fireball today. 

We walked from his office to the restaurant and just as we arrived, 

I saw the building that I posted about yesterday right in front of me. 

It really is huge.

 

Day 286 of 2024

Today was a successful cooperative IKEA building day.

 

Day 216 of 2024

Fireball and I finally finished installing the indoor trim

 to our new sunroom door

 by reinstalling the over-the-door shelf. 

I forgot to take pictures while the sun was still out

 so this nighttime, indoor lit shot will have to do for now. 

 

Day 202 of 2024

Good morning! 

I'm so glad you could come to help me work today.

 

Day 192 of 2024

I'm trying to get some home projects done here 

instead letting them stay stuck in the 90% done phase. 

Still to be done: 

Prep and repair surrounding wall, 

paint same wall, 

prep trim, cut trim, install trim, 

finishing caulk, 

reinstall over door shelf

 

Day 171 of 2024

I'm gathering supplies for some intensive deck improvement.

 

Day 161 of 2024

I have been wanting to get something like this shallow shoe storage chest 

for some time for our laundry room, 

so when Fireball suggested we go take a look around IKEA, 

I thought it would be a great time to see what they had to offer.

I was really excited about the idea of this model until I got home 

and measured the space I have. 

It would be too tall for our space 

so I immediately started looking for woodworking plans 

to make my own to my specific dimensions.

 

Day 157 of 2024

My LEGO orchid set is done. 

 

Day 76 of 2023

You know I love building things and seeing how things are built. 

I saw this slant-roofed "grill gazebo" and had to see how it was made. 

I took a couple pictures.

 

Day 63 of 2024

Besides a good power wash, the deck needs a bit of repair. 

It has come to our attention recently that the two boards

 which I have removed were rotten. 

Upon closer inspection, it appears that I will need to remove more boards 

to determine exactly how much will need to be replaced.

 

Day 274 of 2023

Looking up downtown.

 

Day 218 of 2023

We have an outdoor table which lost its glass in a storm several years ago. 

I have off and on had a plan to make a replacement top for it. 

Because the frame is and the glass was curved, 

the replacement comes with challenges. 

We probably should have put the table frame out by the street a long time ago, 

but I have been reluctant to do it 

because I am convinced I can make something work out. 

I measured the table frame again today and have a plan in mind. 

Look for progress pictures soon. 

My goal is to have it done by the end of the month.

 

Day 315 of 2022

Fireball and I completed the fire pit tonight 

with some coordinated teamwork. 

It was a timely finish as it was getting too dark to work, 

and the temperatures are going to be much colder

 for at least the next week, 

making the use of the block adhesive inadvisable.