Trip to the big island ... and then WIND!
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 ~ Raining off and on again this morning, yeah! We spent most of the morning looking at house plans. We've always been enamored with Craftsman Style homes, and were revisiting those plans. I was just getting into the shower when company arrived. By the time I got out, Bruce had left [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 17:17:00
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Help Wanted: Bloggers, Weekend Warriors, Builders, Engineers, Internet Fanatics - Apply Within
In June of 2007 I created a blog on Wordpress called the Constant Craftsman. The idea was to (1) ... for Craftsman house plans and other notable home improvement blog entries worth mentioning, created ... chronicle the ups and downs of renovating my 1926 Dutch Colonial home and (2) focus on the niche [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 06:54:50
Solving the Stairway Dilemma
One of the problems with living in a home during substantial remodeling is the sometimes piecemeal approach you must take to projects out of shear ... have plans to do a craftsman-ish trim design on the center column, which will focus on three raised ... that best matched the vintage 1912 trim in the house, and we even mixed different stains together [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 14:02:00
Gridley: Heron Landing (Series 2)
Situated in the beautiful Sacramento Valley in the heartland of California agriculture, Gridley is known as “the small town that loves company” ... (per plan) .These graceful and spacious plans offer 3 elevations, Traditional, Tudor and Craftsman ... of services and opportunities usually found in much larger cities.Heron Landing (Series 1) offers 5 floor [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 11:35:45
Custom Furniture: The Perfect Choice
Custom Furniture: The Perfect Choice When my neighbors moved in next door, they had their house built ... months of shopping, they finally talked to a furniture craftsman who quickly drew up plans for custom ... . It was a beautiful home, built in a unique style. Unfortunately, the downside of that very [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 14:13:27
Local Color
I snapped these at the church before the social on Saturday night. The clouds were gorgeous, and the air smelled like rain ... websites for building plans for new old houses in the Craftsman and bungalow styles, some of which ... t turn out so well. Here is a charming brick house cue the soundtrack , complete with my beloved [more...]
Date: 2008-06-30 10:27:01
Romona Smith on "An Islamic State? A Proposal from Turkey: Aristocracy of Intellectuals!"
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Date: 2008-12-14 15:18:33
The 2009 Shades book meme
I’ve seen an elaborate meme doing the rounds of Blogpower and Bloghounds members ... the mechanic’s questions, Brunel recognised a craftsman of unusual perception. Encouraged, and confident that his plans were in safe keeping, he took his leave. There you go- page twenty, line oh nine [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 18:24:20
Greene & Greene reproduction dining set: $16,700
Originally designed for Greene & Greene's Robinson House (original plans, including drawings for this table) ... - made by master craftsman Jim Ipekjian (who is responsible for much of the recent repair work at the Blacker House) - is for sale (along with 4 leaves; it seats up to 16, altogether; the price also [more...]
Date: 2008-08-21 11:00:00
[trans] BYJ Mgr’s Blog (43) Publication
source: BYJ Mobile Official SiteBYJ Manager’s BlogPublication15 January 2009by: Manager Yang Geun HwanJapanese to English: tomato99Dear family, ... to the book to introduce Korea.He personally visits the pla*ces where he plans to introduce, he would meet and interview Korea’s craftsman for the book.Other day, he learnt how to make kimchi (kimjang [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 00:00:00
Seffner: Sagamore Trace-Ashton Woods Homes
ONLY A FEW HOMESITES LEFT!! FROM THE 180’s! Beautiful rolling landscapes, surrounded by trees, ... you a variety of home styles & floor plans to choose from. Whether your style is the beautiful Craftsman, casual elegance of the Mediterranean, or somewhere in between, AWH can help you create the home [more...]
Date: 2008-11-15 23:39:54
Escape The Rat Race With A Tiny House [Housing]
It's not just supermarkets that are shrinking—you can also build yourself a 90-square-foot house to shack up in with your hunched-over spouse and ... in Seattle, plans to move within the next few months from the Craftsman-style two-story house she shares ... to the tightening credit market and the fact that home prices remain high in Seattle, despite [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 22:51:40
2008 Restoration and Business Recap
Given the end of the year, I have got to start remembering to write 2009. I thought I'd take a moment to do a year end recap to muse on 2008 ... in 3 different states.On the home front, our 1915 Craftsman was featured on "HGTV Rate My Space ... long range Restoration plans for clients., some custom build cabinetry projects and some wallpaper [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 15:55:00
“Retro bikes are stationed out front, ready to hop on and go…”
It’s taken a while for someone to send me the link to Saturday’s Oregonian article about “EcoTrekking“ ... Tours, based in Bend. Guests are shuttled part of the way, giving Nissan the freedom to plan which ... campus” at the edge of Sisters includes an expansive Craftsman-style lodge, conference center, Pleiades [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 18:40:47
How-To: Build a Reindeer and Sleigh For $15
Many of the suggested holiday wood projects we see on project sites take on a Julia Childs approach to design — you know, using materials you don’t have, tools you can’t afford, and plans you couldn’t draw up even ... . Note: As this is a Craftsman-sponsored project, you’ll notice a number of Craftsman tools in the photos [more...]
Date: 2008-12-24 00:57:41
Homearama Real Estate Showcase Moves to Suffolk For 2009
Homearama 2009 previously scheduled for the Virginia Beach real estate development of North Shore at Ridgely Manor has been moved to Suffolk. [ ... will feature tighter floor plans, two story, about 2500 square footage, front porches, rear entry garages and craftsman style architecture as reported by the Virginia Pilot Online. The Tidewater Builders [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 22:08:25
Multi-purpose toolbox is sturdy suitable to stand on
Multi-purpose toolbox is sturdy suitable to stand on January 02nd, 2009 | Category: ... loan website home net book automotive www com electrical closet plans Plants com kits solar basement ... , my tools would be more organized. Several Craftsman three-drawer tool chests (one in the carport [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 09:00:00
Project Whirl!
Get the Flash Player to see this player. There are projects and then there are “projects” ... idea he had about building a project quad for our magazine “PopSci-style”. He outlined the plans ... . Almost anyone with a bit of skill, ATV knowledge and a good set of Craftsman tools can throw [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 02:53:59
Cocktails Rising: What Are Your Favorite Fall Cocktails?
This week, Cookthink is featuring a conversation about the Cocktail Renaissance ... , Rob? I love the idea of a bartender as craftsman, especially when tying them in with forgers (I mean ... . But next summer, it’s in my plans, and I can’t wait. I think I might get too fanboy-ish to actually stand [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 03:47:56
Craftsman of Congress Victory Counts Jobs at Hand
Slated to be the next chief minister, Lalthanhawla plans his government’s schemes even before settling in his chair By Santanu Ghosh Lalthanhawla being congratulated by Congress supporters in Aizawl [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 12:24:05
Stealing other people’s presents
Stealing other people’s presents Posted by Beth Hering in Holidays, Celebrations, Family Life | November 24th, 2008 | Comments(6) ... deliberation, my brother-in-law with the letter “C” ended up with a Craftsman electric screwdriver ... game I refuse to play anymore. And if your family is using Thanksgiving to make plans for Christmas [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 12:22:54
Modern house plans
When we are speaking about Modern House Plans , we are definitely implicating to the modern styles it co-opts ... by our this age architects, like craftsman, bungalow, art deco/ modern art, French eclectic, A-frame ... and neo-anything. So you are almost flooded with options and now you can plan your house adopting [more...]
Date: 2008-08-28 01:21:24
A baby boy for Jo Dee and Chris
People magazine posted a birth announcement on their web site today ... plans to take her new son on tour with her this April. It will be a solo tour ... the craftsman, and has built a handmade crib and changing table for Noah. I bet that is beautiful! Chris [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 01:03:49
Celeb Roundup: Ray Allen, Kelsey Grammer, Real Housewife of OC, Martina Navratilova, Tim Busfield
Ray Allen’s house 117 290TH Ave NE, Carnation, WA 98014 For sale: $5 ... Realty) — Former Street of Dreams, Northwest-inspired Craftsman-gated estate boasts all the luxury ... level, gorgeous millwork, showcase style rooms. Gourmet chef’s kitchen w/great room floor plan [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 20:39:46
Introducing...the house!
Here is the first peek into our little place (call them the "before" pictures)...it is a great stucco bungalow and we love it! ... craftsman tile...Immediately across from the front door is the arched doorway leading into the dining ... so myself. We have lots of plans to make it our own. Lots of work and I'll keep you posted all the way. Stay [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 14:00:00
Details about BoHo Design
Adolfo Suaya is transforming Charcoal into a new restaurant, but he won’t be calling it Circa 19 after all ... . Keith, an in-demand craftsman, said that Suaya recently handed him the keys and told him to “turn ... the booths and line the columns with brick. He plans to scour thrift stores for old paintings [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 20:15:58
Marlon Brando - Brando Architect Opens Up About Stars Odd Plans
Eccentric movie legend MARLON BRANDO wanted an aquarium stocked with six-foot sharks and moray eels, according to the craftsman who helped the actor design the Polynesian ... [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 06:15:09
Joe the Plumber: Hey, Joe by David Macaray
He’s a non-union craftsman using a respected union logo. In some places, that would still get you a well-deserved ass-kicking ... Obama’s announced tax plan. Talk about a clumsy promotion. During the course of Wednesday’ ... and Heating, a two-man outfit in Toledo, run out of a garage behind Al Newell’s house. The way McCain [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 23:08:00
Gifts below $25 at Kmart
It has been tough this year to a lot of people. The economy has not been very good, food and gas prices have gone up and unemployment rate is rising ... that you can afford. They have the great savings available to shoppers, layaway plans and no payments, no interest ... that I will be buying as gifts to my secret santa at work and my girlfriends. • Crafts [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 06:32:49
Layaway is back!
You probably know by now that Wally-world has *gasp* ended it's layaway service. (Why - oh why?)But there is still hope my bloggy-friends ... , he totally needs the Craftsman LocBoard 64 pc. Heavy-Duty Steel Storage cause, well - his tools ... Rack, she's moving in just a couple of weeks, and she plans to completely renovate the kitchen [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 14:53:00
The Uphostery Blog: Craftsman's Eye
I thought I'd share an interesting piece I just posted on The Upholstery Blog on how to work with a custom furniture builder to get that one of a ... , the tips will work for anyone looking for something special. Floor Plans, Sketches & ... can be made to come apart and re-attach on site. Forethought is key. What is the style you are looking [more...]
Date: 2008-07-30 14:00:00
The Psychology Has Changed
The Missoulian reports from Montana. “More and more condominiums are emerging in the commercially zoned areas of Missoula, ... of a restored Craftsman-style ‘trout lodge’ near Hamilton decided to cancel Monday’s auction ... and a bidding frenzy for their ranch by choosing a ‘no reserve’ auction. But, moments before the event [more...]
Date: 2008-07-16 15:08:56
it's a good day
Some of you may remember a while back me going off on the city approving the demolition of a house that had seen better days ... the typical Mediterranean style home commonly found in the newer developments on the outer fringes ... funny. I wonder if they even tried? The curious can check out the thwarted plans here.What follows [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 20:40:00
How You Can Build Faster Using Woodworking Plans
by Steve Perry If you speak to woodworkers they each have their private views on what is the right method to do things ... questions a new woodworker will ask is ,which is better: following plans or working from scratch ... that is always best to use woodworking plans, here are the factors this is probably established [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 18:10:59
Home Make Over
It's the beginning of the year, a start of a new life and new ventures. One of the things I really plan to do is do some shutters, make overs ... , I just want to change its ambiance and mood, lol! I love beautifying our house, making it neat and clean ... , craftsman and artisans, and homeowners who have come to rely on their superior products [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 19:01:14
Pros And Cons Of Using Woodworking Plans
by Leslie Allan If you talk to woodworkers they each have their personal views on what is the right way to do things ... queries a new craftman will ask is ,which is better: following plans or working from scratch? Here ... that is always better to use woodworking plans, here are the components this is likely based [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 14:04:38
Benson wins Truck title over Hornaday in final laps (+result)
Bodine makes late pass to win at Homestead-Miami Todd Bodine may have won Friday night’s Ford 200 Craftsman Truck Series season finale at ... -flag finish that took the race three laps beyond its scheduled 134-lap distance. Hornaday came home ... ’s team changed plans at the last second and kept the No. 23 Toyota on the track during that caution [more...]
Date: 2008-11-15 13:29:21
Julian, CA — A Repurposed Town
One of my favorite weekend getaways is Julian, tucked into the mountains approximately 50 miles east of San Diego ... The adorable Julian bookstore resides in a Craftsman home. My favorite part is entering into the “living ... turned into retail boutiques, hot apple cider, and world-famous Julian apple pies. What are your plans [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 07:07:10
Ken’s Workshop - Shop of the Week
This week’s we are featuring Ken’s Workshop. Let’s check it out as he gives us the grand tour. I thought I would send you some shots of my home shop. I have been a hobbyist woodworker ... support if needed. I have a bench top craftsman drill press that sits on its own shop built rolling stand [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 18:22:20
Nuts 'n' Stuff opens second store The indispensable bulk food purveyor Nuts 'n' Stuff, 4017 Preston Highway, has opened a second outlet, ... . Nuts 'n' Stuff is his first tenant, but plans (hopes?) are for a bookseller and a wine merchant to join ... on their way home, get some coffee, or food items, a bottle of wine, maybe something useful made [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 21:50:06
Dodge leaving NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2009
Filed under: Motorsports, Trucks/Pickups, Marketing/Advertising, Dodge With the tightening of the purse strings at parent company Chrysler, ... Craftsman Truck series following the completion of this year's festivities. This announcement ... . That lone truck was being run by Bobby Hamilton Racing and we have no details on what the team plans [more...]
Date: 2008-09-08 17:01:00
My Black Friday Plans
I am going to be taking care of most my holiday shopping online during black friday this year ... will it help me save money, but I will be shopping right from home and not having to fight the crowds ... I am going to consider purchasing for my husband. One of them is a Craftsman 10 piece Air Tool Set [more...]
Date: 2008-11-05 02:34:58
BaR2D2 - Bartender That Never Needs Tipping
This has to be one of the kewlest DIY projects we have ever seen. We dug it so much that we interviewed BaR2D2's creator, Jamie Price. Trust us, you are going to want one of these. Jamie, thanks for chatting with us. You have your own business. How do you find time to create? I have a typical office job Monday to Friday [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 13:52:00
delta power tools
delta power tools December 7, 2008 at 7:15 am · Filed under Business The Delta Machinery Company is a well established American firm with a ... for whole projects for the home. People who use the products can join an Owners Club and share ... products. They also provide advice on techniques and articles on woodworking projects with plans [more...]
Date: 2008-12-07 15:15:09
Why decorating?
This is an antique German armoire we bought at Carl Moore Antiques in Houston many years ago ... by her regularly.Next, we built our home in Virginia. I poured over hundreds if not thousands of house plans ... . We used to keep a television in it but now it is home to many of my old decorating magaizines [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 15:16:00
Leatherman Tools Made For Special Tasks
by Neil Wenk Tools for Home Improvement Great home improvement projects and woodworking projects can be completed in a small workshop without investing a lot of money in tools. A few basic quality tools can help the amateur craftsman or home fix-it person. This means that tools should no longer be an obstacle to a homeowner [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 12:29:45
Leatherman Tools Made For Special Tasks
by Neil Wenk Tools for Home Improvement Great home improvement projects and woodworking projects can be completed in a small workshop without investing a lot of money in tools. A few basic quality tools can help the amateur craftsman or home fix-it person. This means that tools should no longer be an obstacle to a homeowner [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 12:25:21
No Audit of Obama Campaign Finances and Spending?
Robert Malley was dispatched last week as an Obama envoy to Syria and Egypt. Today’s Ynet report provides more certainty, providing quotes from Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh’s political advisor… Ahmad Yousuf… that the President-elect’s advisory team has been in contact with Hamas both via the Internet, and with the hush hush meeting in Gaza [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 16:56:46
BUDDHIST ECONOMICS: Small is Reactionary
The Buddha was roughly a contemporary of the Judean thinker Jerimiah. Both were deeply concerned with the esistential problems posed by human insecurity. The Iron age created the possibility of human wealth, but left human life highly insecure. The philosopher Karl Jaspers noted emergance of important thinkers and schools of thought in [more...]
Date: 2008-12-27 00:18:00
Books on Books: The Craftsman
Richard Sennett’s The Craftsman Sociologist Richard Sennett’s The Craftsman isn’t about books or bookmaking but the larger issue of craftsmanship ... . Sennett deplores this, and contends that “nearly anyone can become a good craftsman” and that “ ... argument, given the recent financial and economic melt-down and president-elect Obama’s plans [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 14:00:22
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