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Who Says You Can't be OLD and DIY?! - #64 Apr 29, 2022

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I had a thought this week, "It would suck to get old and not be able to DIY anymore." It got me thinking about why home and garden companies don't market very much to Gen X'ers and Baby Boomers (especially women!), when the groups are more likely to have the time and income to afford to buy the tools and materials needed for DIY and home improvement projects. If we're not being marketed to, does that also mean that we're not in mind when they design these tools and products? As we age, if we have more physical limitations, will there be tools and products that can accommodate our arthritic hands, bad eyes, and achy knees and back? In this episode, I'll also share some of my favorite tools and products that are easier to use if you have any of those physical limitations!
Read the blog post: 10 Pain Free Tools for the DIY Baby Boomer.
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Articles Referenced:
https://bobcutmag.com/2022/03/26/home-depots-target-market-demographics/

https://querysprout.com/home-depot-target-market-demographics/

https://nypost.com/2019/06/06/millennial-dads-have-pathetic-diy-skills-compared-to-baby-boomers/

https://www.businessinsider.com/typical-home-depot-shopper-demographic-middle-aged-white-man-2021-8

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When Professionals Make Mistakes -- What NOT To Do! - #63 Apr 22, 2022

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What happens when you hire a professional to do a job for you and they--GASP!--make a mistake?? Well, professionals are human, too, and they make mistakes, just as a novice DIYer can make a mistake. But there are some things you should do and should not do once a professional you hired has made a mistake. Here's now not to freak out.
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Watch my entire "she shed" series on my YouTube channel HERE.
See how I installed my own electrical wiring.

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Why is Gardening is SO Expensive?! - #62 Apr 15, 2022

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Got any money-saving gardening tips? In this episode, I'm sharing a few tips on gardening (things I've learned along the way during my few short years of gardening), including talking about how much money I've spent building a garden in the front of my "she shed." (HINT: It hasn't been cheap!).
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Join the Troy-Bilt #YardGames Challenge! Sign up here to win prices for doing yard work! Enter your name and email to participate.
Plant I mentioned: Creeping Phlox

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Are You Hoarding Stuff, Too? - #61 Apr 08, 2022

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While most of us aren't true hoarders with a legit mental illness, many of us have "hoarding tendencies." And it's usually one of these 5 excuses that we tell ourselves to give ourselves permission to hold on to things we no longer really need. Here's your homework this week: Listen to this episode and then get rid of THREE things that you've been holding on to because you have been making excuses for holding on to it. Snap a picture of what you're getting rid of and email me to share your success!
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How NOT to Be Ripped Off By Contractors - #60 Apr 01, 2022

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I have so much respect for contractors, but in every group, there are bad actors. How do you ensure that you aren't ripped off? Let's talk about how to make good choices in who we hire for repairs and home improvements, and what we can do to protect ourselves!
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Water Leaks and Broken Appliances! - #59 Mar 25, 2022

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Water leaks were the highlight of my week, thanks to a busted pipe in the kitchen, along with leaking in my "she shed," including a fridge in my kitchen that needed a little TLC, too. In all that stress, I questioned whether it's worth to pay for a home warranty or not. Do you have a home warranty that covers your appliances, or do you choose to pay for every repair or appliance repair/replacement out of pocket? Here are my thoughts on home warranties, including more details about what happened this week in my home with water leaks and broken appliances!
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How to Sand Wood Properly with an Orbital Sander - #58 Mar 18, 2022

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If you love refinishing old furniture like I do, I can guarantee that you'll need to sand down a piece of wood furniture to strip it before re-staining it. You'll need an orbital sander, but you'll also need a variety of grits of sandpaper so that you sand it down properly to accept new stain or a topcoat, without all the scratches left in the wood. Let's talk about how to do right so you get the best results on your refinished furniture!
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PROJECTS & TOOLS MENTIONED:

How to Sand Wood with an Orbital Sander - WATCH THE VIDEO
RYOBI Orbital Sander (tool only) - Be sure to buy batteries!
Fiddes & Sons wax (Amazon)

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Are You Embarrassed of Your House, Too? - #57 Mar 11, 2022

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When we moved into our old 1973's home back in 2010, I quickly realized that I didn't love our "new" purchased home. It needed upgrades, repairs, and it was dark and dreary. Over the years, I poured time and lots of DIY hours into improving and decorating it on a budget. While it has improved a lot, I still have my moments where the clutter, disorganization, and lack of "flow" in the decor. And I realized that I am still quite embarrassed of my home sometimes. Do you ever feel embarrassed by your home, too? Let's chat about why we need to be thankful for what we've got, instead of feeling embarrassed.
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We Shouldn't Be Afraid to Speak Up and Ask Questions - #56 Mar 04, 2022

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Have you ever hired professional contractors and have been afraid to speak up and ask questions, especially when you didn't understand how or why they were doing what they were doing? If so, you're not alone. Speaking up and asking questions when you think someone knows more than you isn't easy. But it's important that, from here on out, we start speaking up and speaking out.
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I've Got Mice and Drywall! - #55 Feb 25, 2022

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This has been an insane week, from finding a mouse in my bathroom (EEK!), to finally getting drywall installed! Here's what's been going on this week! (Click here to see the drywall installation!)
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