Tag Archives: home maintenance

The Decorator’s Dream Home

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Sheila Moss

Although most people wouldn’t know it, I have been blessed with a number of talents. One of these is interior decorating and painting. Unfortunately, I don’t get to practice this very often. It has been several years since any painting … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged Gold color, Home Decorating, home maintenance, Interior Decorating, paint, Paint Samples, Painting, Penn State Football | 2 Comments

The Plumber

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Sheila Moss

I really hate dealing with service people, but there comes a time in the course of home ownership when one must have repairs done, like it or not. In my recent situation, it was the plumbing needing attention. I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged home maintenance, Hot water heater, Leaky shower, Plumber, Plumbing problems, Service people, Water leak | Leave a comment

I Might Be a Redneck

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Do you have junk around the house that you want to get rid of? Does the trash man refuse to take it because it is too big to fit in the trashcan? Since I am probably one of the few … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Humor | Tagged Disposal center, Dump, Environmental services, home maintenance, Illegal dumping, Junk, Recycling, Solid waste, Trash, Waste disposal | 14 Comments

Painting the Town Green

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Sheila Moss

In the continuing saga of home ownership, it becomes obvious from time to time that certain menial tasks are necessary for maintenance and often such tasks are not worth the time and expense of hiring a professional. Such was the … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged Decorating, home maintenance, Latex, Oil-based paint, paint, Painting, Refinish, semi-gloss, Soap & water, Sticky paint, Turpentine, Wrought iron furniture | 4 Comments

Vacation at Home

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Sheila Moss

It is not always necessary to go some place else to have a vacation. A vacation at home can provide a chance to relax and unwind, give you an opportunity to catch up on things you need to do, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged Car maintenance, chores, Contractors, home maintenance, home repairs, vacation | 2 Comments

The Vacuum Cleaner

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Sheila Moss

What can I do? What can I do? The vacuum cleaner is sitting there waiting for me. I hate to vacuum. It is one of the best “bad” inventions ever. I’ve tried all kinds of vacuum cleaners, but it doesn’t … Continue reading →