There are two types of people in this world. People who use garages for car storage and people who use garages for everything but garage storage. I fall into the latter. While I was cleaning out my garage today, I discovered some interesting items that I did not even remember I owned and I have [...]
The day I have most looked forward to since buying a house has arrived. The pool is open. For months I pictured myself spending lazy summer days floating around the pool, enjoying a cold one. Now all I need is a warm day and a cold beer.
February 15, 2007 – 06:00 am
Here is a recipe for a tasty, yet dangerous cocktail: the Gin Bucket.
1.5 L gin
6 cans Fresca- the equivalent of 2 liters, but I have been told that canned Fresca is far superior to bottled.
6 limes
2 grapefruits
Ice
Pour the gin and Fresca into a large bowl/bucket. Cut the limes and grapefruit in half. Squeeze the juice [...]
February 1, 2007 – 06:00 am
Step one: Buy a house: √
Step two: Complete a home improvement project: √
Now onto step three: fill the house with life. For many, that means children. For my wife and I, it means getting a dog.
In a few short weeks, I am going to be the proud owner of a golden [...]
December 21, 2006 – 06:00 am
Ah, homeownership. One of the great American dreams. Nothing beats the feeling of sending payments to a giant loan company rather than some landlord. I finally own something, or will, in the year 2036. Throughout the life of my column, I hope to take a look at the joys and pitfalls of being a new [...]
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