Author: TheJessle

November 1, 2010 / / electricity project

This last weekend was a big step forward in the “making our home more modern and safe” department. Most of the old covered wire is in the trash and we’ve learned some pretty interesting things along the way. Fast Fact #1:  No matter what electric project you’re tackling you’ll probably…

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October 26, 2010 / / overview

It’s ability to make even the roughest of cuts and the ugliest of edges look smooth and well designed are second to none.  Not even the best coat of perfectly tinted paint can match the cover-up-ability of  the unsung hero of home interior decoration:  Trim. When we bought our little…

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October 11, 2010 / / overview

There are very few items that we will tell you to buy here at Plasterquest because we understand that most things come down to personal choice.  What we like to look at (Frank Frazetta paintings and Corgi websites) may be far and away from what YOU like to look at. …

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September 16, 2010 / / attic door project

A friend told me that they were impressed with the blog because they were terrified of putting holes in their walls.  How about holes in the ceiling?  Does that count? Edit 9/23/2010:   So I learned how to embed video on the blog today thanks to this guy.  Thanks guy!

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September 16, 2010 / / overview

So you want to replace your front door do you?  Maybe mow the lawn for the first time?  How about paint a room? These and many other projects would be classified by most logical, rational and sane people as “Simple Projects.” Things that can be done in an afternoon –…

Read the PostHome n00b Tip #2: Simple Projects are Never Simple