Mrs Moxie & Her New Ceramic Climbing Cat :: Baltimore and the Camark Cat
Apparently these little guys sold very well in the 50s and 60s, and for some reason, they have survived very well … here in Baltimore. In white, typically, and glazed, they are...
A Safe and Happy Holiday :: Last Minute Tips to Keep Your Home Safe for the Winter Holidays
The holidays are in full swing and celebrations are underway. Many people have completed all of their seasonal decorating and are moving on to hosting parties and inviting guests into their home....
Building Moxie’s 1st Annual Parade of Tool Belts :: Quick Shopping Tips
Like a calling card or a *ahem* welcoming holiday front door. ha! A little bit of an indication of the gentlemen that wear them, or what they are working on, and I...
An Iterative Approach to Electrical Work :: Zoned Remodeling Be Damned
Together we (okay maybe a little more he): Hooked up a 60amp sub-panel (in my attic); Ran a new 20amp dedicated circuit to my youngest daughter’s bedroom; Installed two exterior outlets; &...
Making Sense of the Breaker Panel :: How Circuit Breakers Works & How to Label a the Breaker Panel
In the world of do-it-yourselfers it's important to understand the array of breakers on the circuit breaker panel. Fortunately, it's pretty easy, but it helps to understand what's at play and how...
Tips for Avoiding Home Improvement Scams, Especially in the Wake of a Disaster
These scams are so prevalent that the Federal Trade Commission has released guidelines to help homeowners identify potential scam artists. If you are looking to hire a professional to oversee an upgrade...
How to Make a New Plant :: Making Baby Geraniums
I love doing tip cuttings. It is so rewarding! The ‘I did that!” feeling you get from creating a brand new little plant is almost as rewarding as birthing a baby, and...
The Benefits of Winter Remodeling :: Take Advantage of Pros’ Slow Season
Spring and summer are the rush hour traffic of home remodeling. It’s impossible to speed up the time it takes to get to the end result because there are so many people...
Does My Project Need a Building Permit? :: Building Permit Requirements & Why They’re Important
This article goes into detail on how to know if you need a building permit as well as the potential consequences if you build without a permit when it's required. [...]
Keys to Green Grass in Spring :: How to Prep a Lawn for Winter
The type of care your lawn requires will depend greatly on where you live. In Florida, you may very well continue to mow your lawn throughout the year, but in Minnesota, your...
How to Style a Bookcase Like a Pro
If there’s one piece of furniture with endless style potential, it’s bookshelves. These spaces are often used for function only, but you can style bookshelves so they display your personality through meaningful...
Restoring Wood & Fixing Paint :: 3 Products to Help with These Projects
Fall inevitably becomes a mad dance of DIY Projects. Maybe it is something about impending cold and/or the approaching holiday season, but it just is, and it seems so year after year....