Look over the shoulder of an average homeowner. Home improvements from DIY to major renovations.
This is not a "how-to" site, but rather a "how-I-did-it" or "how-I-had-it-done" site. Take a look at the projects I have tackled myself, and the ones where I swallowed my pride and called in the pros. See what worked, what could have been done better and learn from my mistakes. Enjoy your visit. (Read more about this site).
The Home Improvement Projects
Renovations and improvements made to our previous house and our current home.
The Forum
Home renovation discussions. Ask questions, share knowledge and vent frustrations.
Latest Blog Entry
Putting our house back together, part 2
18 June 09
I admit that I am not a fast worker, but at my own painfully slow pace, I am gradually getting things done. All the ivory plugs and switches in my daughter’s room have been replaced with white ones to match the trim. All of her QuickPort jacks are wired up so she can have phone and internet and satellite in her room in the future. She has her clothes in her closet and dresser and she has room for her toys and stuffed animals. Her curtains are up, which not only affords her some privacy, but also helps keep her…
Website News
Gallery feature discontinued
Posted on May 28, 2009
The Gallery feature was taken offline a few weeks ago due to some abuses, and after careful consideration, I have decided not to reinstate it. With huge social networking sites such as Facebook, public galleries on small websites such as Thumb & Hammer are all but obsolete. Thank-you to those who took the time to contribute content to the website. I will be exploring other avenues for user contributions in the future.