Weekends are for what?
You'd think we'd get a chance to relax on the weekend, but with trying to finish painting this hutch and the beginning of spring yardwork, it doesn't work that way. After today, though, at least I'm ready to install the desktop on my daughter's desk and the hutch pieces thereafter. Maybe one day after work this week we'll get that done.
I've really enjoyed using the new Makita sander. It makes short work of a job! It only came with one pad, though, so my husband picked up some new ones today. It's also the only power tool I have or have ever seen that actually FITS back into its case effortlessly! It takes me at least 15 minutes every time I put the router back in its case. It has to be turned just so to get the top closed. Same problem with the power drill. I don't know if it's the Makita brand that makes it so good, but I'm definitely doing to check out Makita brands next time I'm in the market for a power tool.
In prepping the yard and garden for spring today, I was reminded that I need to get or build a new arbor for my "secret garden" area. The storm last year killed the cheapo metal arbor I had there, and we had to toss it. It didn't matter during the winter when my clematis and Carolina jasmine were dormant. But now that they're growing again, they need someplace to hang! Of course, my husband is afraid I want to build something--and he's desperate for me to finish at least ONE project that is currently pending. He cringes when I mention something new. But I really would like to build something simple, if I could. Here's a design I like:
http://www.yardandgardenstructures.com/projects/trellis.html
I have to face reality, though, which means I'll probably invest in a $25 cheapo again to get me through this year. Then, maybe next year, after I've finished the hutches/desks/windowseat, painting rooms, sewing chair cushions, and the mailbox planter . . .
I've really enjoyed using the new Makita sander. It makes short work of a job! It only came with one pad, though, so my husband picked up some new ones today. It's also the only power tool I have or have ever seen that actually FITS back into its case effortlessly! It takes me at least 15 minutes every time I put the router back in its case. It has to be turned just so to get the top closed. Same problem with the power drill. I don't know if it's the Makita brand that makes it so good, but I'm definitely doing to check out Makita brands next time I'm in the market for a power tool.
In prepping the yard and garden for spring today, I was reminded that I need to get or build a new arbor for my "secret garden" area. The storm last year killed the cheapo metal arbor I had there, and we had to toss it. It didn't matter during the winter when my clematis and Carolina jasmine were dormant. But now that they're growing again, they need someplace to hang! Of course, my husband is afraid I want to build something--and he's desperate for me to finish at least ONE project that is currently pending. He cringes when I mention something new. But I really would like to build something simple, if I could. Here's a design I like:
http://www.yardandgardenstructures.com/projects/trellis.html
I have to face reality, though, which means I'll probably invest in a $25 cheapo again to get me through this year. Then, maybe next year, after I've finished the hutches/desks/windowseat, painting rooms, sewing chair cushions, and the mailbox planter . . .
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