How To Build A Garden Arbor

03Aug07

Considering the enormous success of my “How to Install a Dishwasher” series (unfortunately no longer a 1st page Google result), I thought I’d share the scoop on my latest (somewhat significant) home improvement project – building an arbor over the gate to our backyard.
Here’s the before photo:

Note the mature jasmine vines on either side of [...]

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Dishwasher Update II

20Jul06

The Kenmore QuietGuard 5000* is functioning leak-free. I replaced the elbow connector mentioned previously and it worked like a charm.
I haven’t bolted into the counter just yet because I’m paranoid that I’m going to have another leak. Also – I don’t want to do everything all at once. This leaves me something [...]

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Dishwasher Update

18Jul06

I know there are many, perhaps dozens, perhaps even scores, of Boggs Bloggers on pins and needles awaiting the latest with the dishwasher.
I am happy to report that it is installed and functional.
However, there is a small leak around one of the pipes. I think I damaged the threads on the elbow connector while dismantling [...]

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How To Install A Dishwasher

17Jul06

My dad Tommy and my brother Evan are both pretty handy when it comes chores around the house, fixing broken things, etc.
For whatever reason, that gene didn’t end up in the mix for me.
I suppose I’m serviceable. I’ve installed a few light fixtures, painted lots of walls, fixed a few squeaky spots in the floor, [...]

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