Water Conservation
In our efforts to conserve and learning to live a simple life, Eddie came up with a water conservation method – pretty easy to do. You will need two big plastic containers, hoses, a few nuts and...
View ArticleRestoring an Old Farmhouse
Our next trip is almost here, and this time we will be able to stay longer. A full agenda awaits, and it seems that the restoration process will finally start. It has been about cleaning and mowing...
View ArticleRecycled Cat Litter Box
We have five felines and they can make a mess when they use their litter boxes. I use Feline Pine cat litter because it controls the odors very well and since it is compacted pine and other organic...
View ArticleHome Made Cat Gym and Scratcher
We love our felines and we are always trying to make their lives with their human companions happier. Eddie decided to make a cat gym and scratcher since the old one was already worn and not that...
View ArticleHow to Make a Cat Tree Cat Scratcher
Eddie got into the mood of building cat scratchers. I posted pictures of the first one in a previous post. He made another one, again using recycled and scrap wood and two small scratch poles that...
View ArticleCrafty Fall Centerpiece
I love homemade things. I prefer homemade gifts as well. My sister made a beautiful fall centerpiece for her Fall wedding. It is very attractive and easy to do. You can use real flowers and pine...
View ArticleVintage Greetings
I love the Holidays! I love Christmas! My Christmas cards are already in the mail bearing lots of cheer to the recipients. “From our house to your house,” as one favorite vintage card reads.Vintage...
View ArticleDessert in a Flash – Four Ingredients to the Rescue!
If you ever find yourself in the predicament of serving dessert but have nothing at hand, forgot to pick something up, and there is no time to go to the market, here is a lifesaver I came up with last...
View ArticleMission Accomplished!
Mission Accomplished! The trailer with our stuff has been delivered and Eddie was able to do some work in the agenda. He was able to tackle everything on the list with the help of his b-i-l Tony....
View ArticleHomemade Tow Dump Cart
Here is another genius Eddie project made from recycled materials – a homemade metal tow dump cart. This time it is sone by recycling an old metal shelf that was in the shed. He built it a couple of...
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