Author Archives: admin

About admin

Wife, mom, small business owner, and hobby farm hopeful.

Cat Box Camouflage

Posted on April 17, 2013 by admin

Problem 1:  Cat likes to poop and, despite scratching at the litter for 5 minutes afterwards, tends to leave the poop uncovered. Problem 2: Dogs think cat poop tastes like delectable nuggets of savory goodness. So……how to close down the cat … Continue reading →

Posted in How To/DIY, Meanderings | 4 Comments

Kitties!!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by admin

A farm isn’t complete if it doesn’t have barn cats.  Barn cats are crucial in keeping the rodent population down.  That’s what I hear, anyway.  What’s difficult for me is that I’ve never had barn cats.  The one outdoor cat … Continue reading →

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Blowing in the wind

Posted on April 10, 2013 by admin

Well, we survived the Spring Blizzard of 2013.  I think we got all of 4 inches of snow.  Big effin’ deal..  Funny how the news outlets seemed to get very defensive of their forecast as the day went on.  Multiple … Continue reading →

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How To Strip Paint off Antique Hardware – Without chemicals!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by admin

We feel extremely lucky to still have all the original hardware in this house.  Honestly, it was one of the selling features.  The house had a lot of things wrong…like no kitchen and a bathroom with no floor…BUT, it had … Continue reading →

Posted in How To/DIY | 4 Comments

The bathroom that wasn’t….is. Before and after

Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin

This project was completed a loooong time ago, but I haven’t posted about it yet.  When we looked at this house, there was a room that was once a bathroom.  At least I think that’s what it once was.  It … Continue reading →

Posted in Bathroom 1, Before and After | 4 Comments

Before and After-The kitchen

Posted on March 13, 2013 by admin

We have been using the kitchen since we moved in and had completed most of the work in October.  I revealed the range and the sink in prior posts, but I haven’t shared the full before-and-after because we were missing … Continue reading →

Posted in Before and After, Kitchen | 14 Comments

Before and After – The boy’s room

Posted on February 24, 2013 by admin

We decided the kids needed their rooms done next. We thought they deserved to get their rooms finished so they could enjoy them while we work on the rest of the house. Youngest has the smaller room, but it’s still … Continue reading →

Posted in Bedroom 1, Before and After | 6 Comments

This one’s….not for John

Posted on February 24, 2013 by admin

We are Denver Bronco fans.  It even affects how we choose projects around the house sometimes.  We unabashedly brainwash our kids with the orange and blue.  John Elway is king and Sundays are planned around football games. In our old … Continue reading →

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Ashes to ashes

Posted on February 18, 2013 by admin

The other day started as an ordinary day.  It had snowed the night before and there was an inch or so on the ground, but it was calm and sunny out.  Hubby was putts-ing around while I got the kids … Continue reading →

Posted in Before and After, Meanderings, Outside | 2 Comments

Barn Straightening – Phase One

Posted on January 29, 2013 by admin

This house has a big old barn on the property that is likely as old as the house.  The only problem is the barn leans badly and appears as if it is ready to topple over at any moment. Every … Continue reading →

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