All I want for Christmas is a...bathroom? It was one of the first things on the list when we bought the old farmhouse. A hundred years ago, families were big right? Lots of children running around the house. And only one tiny bathroom? Well, they certainly knew how to make do with less back then.... Continue Reading →
Autumn has been knocking on the door. The midwest summer heat has been trying to linger, and with it the incredible thunderstorms, but there is a sudden coolness to each morning that is certainly welcome. This is my favorite time of year. But with autumn there also comes a certain awareness that soon the weather... Continue Reading →
We've had cooler weather lately, and so its been a good time to start ripping out the walls in the detached garage I'm converting into a wood shop. After three years of no human activity on the property, the animals have taken over. Remember the war on nature I posted about earlier? I've been able... Continue Reading →