Search for a General Contractor

We have established the fact that we are “DIY challenged” when it comes to finishing a basement with a bathroom and learned valuable important lessons in home improvement.  It’s a good thing that we haven’t done high cost mistakes before it was too late.  We have done more work for our contractor that’s for sure.  [...]

September 16th, 2008 by The Phoenix 

Basement Project

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
In the last 3 weeks or so I have been obsessively doing a feasibility study on whether to finish the basement or not.  After all, it is a big decision to make since it translates to spending thousands of dollars.  We have been faced with this decision because we do plan to sell [...]

September 8th, 2008 by The Phoenix 

Unusual Scholarships for Average Students

Did you know that only 2% of the population has IQ of 130(Superior) and above? I’m very much aware of the scholarships given to straight A students but what about for the rest of us 98% average students? There are students who perform average at an academic setting but excel in other creative and problem [...]

October 24th, 2007 by The Phoenix 

Decorating with Ebay Finds

Decorating with Ebay Finds

I finally remembered to post my Ebay finds again. I have a weakness for gorgeous furniture. I love anything solid wood that has been crafted with passion. I guess I can say that I have a queen’s taste with a commoner’s coffers.
I have been going to furniture stores to look [...]

October 23rd, 2007 by The Phoenix 

USPS Solution for Efficient Anytime Shipping

The flat rate boxes that I ordered from USPS came in today. It’s free to order them. I used the flat rate service when I sent a package to my friend in California. It’s really convenient because it’s free to order the boxes online, pack the box, print the postage label [...]

October 5th, 2007 by The Phoenix 
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