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Congratulations Jeanie Myer of New Castle PA!!!!!!! There were some really great sayings that people posted, everything from funny to some great projects people finished. I’d like to thank everyone that participated in the contest, and Home Depot for sponsoring it.
The Southern Nevada Water Authority started a study to test water-efficient sprinkler heads. The new technology is supposed to reduce water use up to 30 percent. These high-tech water smart sprinklers typically apply water more evenly, reducing dry spots without overwatering. They also apply water at a rate that allows it to be more readily Read More …
This is my third time going to World of Concrete. I went the first time because I was interested in doing concrete counter tops. Well, I never got the OK from the boss to do that project, but I’ve been hooked on the convention since. WOC always has industry oriented contests like the Spec Mix Read More …
The truck is a 2000 Ford F-150. I’ve been driving it since last Friday, and I’m really happy with it. 2000 Ford F-150 The Truck Came With Stickers Today I finished driving through Texas, New Mexico and finally stopped in Arizona just South of Tucson. Texas Rest Area The cool thing about Texas rest area Read More …
I am buying a truck from my grandfather in Texas! Its a 2000 Ford F150. I’m really looking forward to being able to haul stuff around. YeeeHaaww The Hotel In Seguin, Texas
Two weeks till World of Concrete 2009 show. I started to get some brochures for vendors at the show this week. Living in Las Vegas has some perks with the shows that come here. I’m sure this year there will be even more focus on green products as well as work methods to cut costs.
I had to wait to post this until after Christmas. We came up with the idea to make a sign for my Dad’s work shop. My wife came up with the idea after the last time my parent’s visited. My Dad kept using the word epistemological. We thought it would be fun to make the Read More …
There have been some good submissions for the optional share your do it yourself saying and experience portion of the Ratcheting Screwdriver Kit Giveaway. Here’s a couple. cut it three times and it was still too short… If it ain’t broke – Don’t fix it! I like to be Mrs. fix it! I think I Read More …
Last night the Ratcheting Screwdriver Kit Giveaway started! It marks the end of my holiday laziness. With the New Year, I decided to not let a weekend go by without doing something. Some things to look for in future posts are converting our front yard to xeriscape, fixing a snapped off turn signal for a Read More …
The winner of the $100 Home Depot Gift Card Contest is Frances Shepherd of Williamstown, NewJersey! Congratulations Frances! I’d like to thank all the people who entered as well as Home Depot for making this possible. This was our first giveaway. It was great fun and we look forward to doing something like this again.