Thought for the Day

The two kinds of people who never get ahead are those who will not do what they are told and those who do only what they are told.

Interior Painting Tips

I do not like painting, and that is partly because I am never happy with the job I do when I do paint.  I am getting better, however.  I don't overload the brush as much as I used to.  I have fewer drips.  I recognize the value of prepping and priming before putting on the main color.

Of the tips here, I especially like the one about keeping some extra paint in a labeled glass jar for when you need to do touchups. 

Overall, painting is one of the best things you can do.  It freshens up a look, adds value, and does not cost much.  

http://www.diynetwork.com/painting/interior-painting-tips/index.html

Thought for the Day

Both success and failure are largely the results of habit.

Thought for the Day

The man who does his job precisely as he would do it if he owned the business may see the day when he will own that business or a better one.

Mozambique is Heard From

We always like to recognize international visitors in our blog readership.  For the first time we are aware of, someone from Mozambique has stumbled across our pages.  Whether by accident or design, we wish them a hearty welcome!

Gotta love the AK-47 as a national symbol.

Thought for the Day

Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.

How Not to Sell a House

Anything wrong in this picture?



To me, it looks like a house with major foundation issues, a house that is falling down on the left side.  But it is in a good neighborhood in the suburbs, priced a little high in my opinion, and is described as "excellent condition" and "well-maintained."  I can only surmise that the photographer put the camera crooked when he took the picture and nobody cares about what the listing looks like.

Realtors, don't try this at home.

Black, White, and Porch All Over

If you haven't figured out that I like traditional homes, you haven't been paying attention.

This stunning porch caught my eye.  The rest is just gravy.  Click here for the slideshow.



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