We went to the home show yesterday, and I still am amazed that we would pay seven bucks to see people try to sell us their products. Next year I am simply going to spend the day at Lowes and Home Depot (on free hot dog day) and save money and get a free lunch to boot. But the Home show was good; it was crazy full of people, a lot of whom are do-it-yourselfers like me. There is no project that I am not willing to tackle, even though my skill set might be running on fumes. Flooring? No problem, except that crawling around on your knees is tough. Plumbing? Again, it is simple, it is not rocket science, just have to able to contort your body to fit under the sink. Electrical? OK, that one scares me a bit; something about the house burning down while we sleep is a bit of a deterrent. Continue reading →