"Nothing will sustain you more potently than the power to
recognize in your humdrum routine, as perhaps it may be thought,
the true poetry of life." Sir William OslerFinish lines. Weve all crossed them. Going through nine months of pregnancy to cross the finish line into labor. Enduring long, painful labor to cross the finish line into delivering a newborn babe. Pulling our hair out during the terrible twos to cross the finish line of the third candle in the birthday cake. Discovering that the threes have a life of their own, to cross the finish line into the fours. Gliding through the golden ages of five, six and seven to cross the finish line of early childhood, only... read full article > >
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Selecting the right nerf bars can be an overwhelming task, especially given the wide variety of choices existing in today's marketplace. And you may really feel lost if you've never owned a set of nerf bars or step bars. Stop worrying, help is on the way! Whether its black, chrome, aluminum or stainless steel nerf bars; cab length or wheel-to-wheel, bent ends or straight, by focusing on the five factors of style, materials, finish, ease of installation and warranties, you can easily zero in on the right step bars for you.Style - First decide on the style of step bars you are interested in. Do you want the traditional look with the 90-degree bends at... read full article > >
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There are two kinds: the hand scraper, which you hold directly in your hand and the cabinet scraper, which is held in a cast iron body that has a flat sole and two handles. Both scrapers are misnamed because they don't scrape the wood at all but rather slice very thin shavings.These scrapers fit a category of hand tools that almost totally disappeared from use in the United States as a result of our love affair with power machinery. Recently, scrapers have begun returning to favor. When I was introduced to the scraper in the mid-1970s, I was taught to use the hand scraper to remove cured runs and sags in wood finish and to cut back... read full article > >
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Faux finished cabinets are finding a welcome home in today's kitchens.
From the most timeworn distressed looks to high-end lacquered
finishes, a decorative painter can add just the right touch to create the
exact design and style most appropriate for your dream kitchen.As we all know so very well, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It's our
source of comfort and joy. Whether we're preparing a meal for our loved
ones or just hanging out with our friends, the kitchen is the place
everyone loves to be the best. And these days, the makeup of our
kitchen environs is getting the attention it deserves.Older kitchens are being remodeled... read full article > >
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