April in Sacramento heralds the end of a cold, rainy winter. I clear away weeds, mow the lawn, and get…
Tag: home improvement
I love a good “before and after.” Whether it’s a fashion makeover in a beauty magazine or a house remodel…
I like to think of myself as a smart person. I read books with really big words. I have not…
Our last house showed terribly at first glance. It had sixty-year-old foil wallpaper, smoked mirror dining room walls and the basement…
I should start by explaining that I’m not writing off topic — even though the topic of the week is…
This past week, instead of writing, I’ve been dealing with contractors — the retaining wall beside our house has fallen…