Category Archives: home repairs
When Saying Thank You, Doesn’t Seem Like Enough
How do I begin to share this? Will I be able to find the words adequate to express the amazing blessing I was given? I doubt it, but I’m going to try. Several months ago I discovered that there were … Continue reading
Learning Growth in Facing Challenges
March first. Once upon a time, I was always happy to see this month roll around. It meant that soon daily saving time would begin and better yet, Spring was almost officially here. Now, this month arrives with a mixed … Continue reading
Well That Wasn’t Smart
I messed up. I took mom to get groceries and purchase mine as well. We took care of that and headed for home. I got mom home, her groceries inside and then took care of mine. I then went into … Continue reading
Chain Saw, Activate
I can, and I did. The weather prognosticators have bounced back and forth a lot over the past few days over what this weekend will bring. We went from temperatures in the 70’s Fahrenheit to currently it is in the … Continue reading
Project Bedroom
I am exhausted…and covered in paint and primer. Right now is when I wished I had a hot tub. My mother told me this morning not to cook for them today as she had pork chops that she needed to … Continue reading
Baby Steps
I’m a little disappointed, I didn’t get much work done in the bedroom today. I did get the ceiling tiles that were falling tacked up. I’m just going to try to get them temporarily fixed until I can save up … Continue reading
Putting Lipstick on a Pig
Nothing like starting out with a link: https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/put+lipstick+on+a+pig Yesterday I applied the first coat of primer to the paneling on my bedroom walls. It looks like a blotchy mess to me. This primer is very thick and difficult to work … Continue reading
In Process Part One
Well, I have finally begun my project. I had purchased enough materials to start on it the other day. Then the weather turned too cold and rainy. I waited that out and today was the perfect day to begin. I … Continue reading
An Update and Thoughts on Why
Way back in November of last year I started a gofundme in the hopes of raising some money to repair the floors in my home. To date it has raised eight hundred dollars. Moments ago I posted an update on … Continue reading
Words from The Dirt Road 