As the former manager of a manufacturing plant, I can tell you I've mumbled unflattering things about OSHA before. Under my breath. When they weren't around. Because you do not mess with OSHA.
And no matter how obvious you think it might be not to stick your hand or other things you prefer keeping attached to your body into the moving parts of a machine, people have been known to do things that make you wonder if both of their remaining brain cells were taking a union break.
Same goes for any work that involves ladders, apparently...
Scaffolding made from straw bales... why didn't I think of that? Oh, wait, because I like being not paralyzed. That's why.
In this case, there isn't ...
Kit S.
Contributing WriterKit Stansley is a recovering power tool addict, who spends all of the hours she's not building a house writing about her project-related adventures on DIYdiva.net. She's a terminal DIYer who has a passion for all things related to home improvement and making really big messes. She can often be found in the lumber aisle of Lowe's sporting a John Deere cap and a thick layer of sawdust.
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Even though I hail from a people that only see temps above freezing for half the year (and by "people" I mean "people from Michigan") I have an obsession with outdoor rooms.
And while it's nice to look at these photo-shoot pictures for inspiration, we can't all live magazine all of the time.
Some of us actually have to roll up our sleeves and shovel. Without TV crew interns to do all of the work for us. (I'm looking at you, HGTV.) So let's talk reality people.
Here are some Real DIYers of Genius back yard ideas.
From Corey at Baltimore Row House, this small-yard transformation.
Really, has concrete block ever looked so good? I would have thought going for concrete over grass or wood ...
Kid's stuff:Bedroom furniture for dreamers
Hey Woodrow,
You've put together a great post here. Hardwearing and long-lasting bedroom furniture is so important when you have young children, and choosing pieces which can handle the rough-and-tumble that comes with having little ones is key!
Best wishes, Alex.
Awesomely Oddball Lawn and Garden Accessories
I plan to do this. What was your process in painting the bottom...outside portion of the tub?
Poor staging can crush your home sale
Woodrow, you have once again 'nailed' the essence of the issue of staging your home for sale with easy to understand pics and words. These are definitely rules to live by, oh wise one! I know I"m soaking up the knowledge you share--- now excuse me while I wring myself out. Can't wait for the next issue.
To everyone, a room of one's own
We've recently bought a house which needs A LOT of work and I'm trying to convince my other half to let me build a "room of my own" for the house, one where I can put my games console and beer fridge. She's not gone for it yet though. The most I've managed to get is an office I can work out of ... not quite the same ... LoL.
Mine would certainly be like the car boot room in the first image :)
Ben
Home designs you haven’t seen before
I wonder how far the folks in the Rock House are able to drive in their car? Maybe down to their boat? It's so true that home is where you are at the moment.