Tag: home improvement
Some things won’t break
Kym Seabolt attempts to take apart a 100-year-old crate and contemplates the way things are built and quality of construction over time.
The mystery of the whooshing sound
Kym Seabolt's old farmhouse is at it again — making strange noises that need investigating. This time a whooshing sound spurred a small project.
Chairs may be larger than they appear
Kymberly Foster Seabolt earns her 15 minutes of fame, thrifting, obviously.
Healthy birds fly, still need birdhouses
The current housing market has Kym Seabolt contemplating the long-term prospects for her children.
Buying new appliances isn’t easy these days
Kym Seabolt shares her battle to find a new dishwasher, replacing the not-even-four-year-old model that just died.
The 180% increase in lumber prices explained
Lumber prices have increased 180% since April 2020. Learn why have they risen and how high will they go.
It can’t be hoarding if it has value
Kym Seabolt and Mr. Wonderful take on the annual task of cleaning out the barn.
They don’t make things like they used to
Kym Seabolt reflects on the idea that major appliances cost major money and come with mini warranties.
Killer DIY
Perhaps the blend of logic and imagination that solves true crimes and crimes like 1970s tile are more alike than we realize, Kym Seabolt explains.
How to control crabgrass before it appears
Crabgrass is a common problem that appears in summer. Learn how to control it before it becomes a problem in your lawn.
