Category Archives: House

I think my roof repair job’s going to be tested sooner rather than later. Continue reading →

Then I can add jake-leg sheet-metal worker to my list of indifferent, self-taught skills. Continue reading →

Not only did the local pumper company show up, the hazmat unit and a battalion chief came as well. Continue reading →

The larger light fixture is all in one piece again, with new dacron-covered wire and all the dirt and gunk cleared away. Continue reading →

I flipped the circuit breaker—and the light came on. Continue reading →

Yes, I stripped in public this morning.  With my heat gun and my paint scraper. Continue reading →

If I get even more excited later, I might even put on a first coat of paint! Continue reading →

All of which means I can’t get on the roof and try to get a collar and seal on the leaking ductwork, dammit. Continue reading →

The overhang decking, that is. Continue reading →

I’m not up to this standing-on-ladders business any more. Continue reading →