How-To

The first step in building a pergola: marking the territory with 2 tape measures, string, and yard stakes. Ultimately 4 posts will need to be aligned (or rather squared up). In other words, each post shall be positioned near 90 degrees perpendicular to the surface. The 3-4-5 method is a low-tech way to mark dimensions….

A thrift store can be a friend when on a tight budget. With a few tools and materials, an old piece of furniture could be rehabbed for a new space. Where to begin? Thrift shopping is a journey. When my parents moved into a new house years ago, I contemplated ways to fill each room…