Martha, My Dog
Our newest BFF, companion girl, partner-in-crime, littlest sister arrived home earlier this month. Martha–named as a nod to our family's infatuation with The Beatles and my insistence on using human names for pets–fell …
I'm a home improvement enthusiast, living a very merry DIY lifestyle.
You can find me writing for HGTV and DIY Network, follow me on facebook and instagram, or drop me a note if you'd like. I love notes.
Thanks for visiting!
Our newest BFF, companion girl, partner-in-crime, littlest sister arrived home earlier this month. Martha–named as a nod to our family's infatuation with The Beatles and my insistence on using human names for pets–fell …
Last week we said goodbye to Cody. Our partner-in-DIY. Codeman. The one who was at his happiest when he was by our side. The buddy who you've gotten to see …
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in August 2014. Big or small, if your dog challenges every rope and tennis ball you throw his way, it’s …
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in August 2012. Believe it or not, it’s been a quick 6-months since we finished our big bathroom renovation. Good …
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in May 2014. Looking for the perfect pet safety solution? There are many items you can invest in to …
"Why is his dessert sitting so close to the human dessert?" "Don't worry about it. The kibbles are organic." We celebrated Codeman's 7th birthday on Monday a.k.a. completely reversed all training efforts to …
I'm in the process of wrapping up a few Halloween-themed projects for DIY Network's blog (and getting side-eyed glances from the neighbors, not all of whom approach to ask what the hell …
I never like to write about the bad/sad/mad. I try to reserve the negative and my cynicism, it's not a side of me that people need to see, unless maybe …
We learned a few things this weekend: It takes approximately 34 man hours, three sheets of sandpaper, 5 cups of drywall compound, a 1/4 cup of lightweight joint compound, two brushes, …
This whole "cat thing" is a reoccurring topic, re-sparked with regularity because often visit an animal shelter that works out of a local mall. In any case, it's been a …
Friends! We're back from our week-long Azoresmoon! It was just about as fantastic as you might imagine, the Atlantic Ocean's own Hawaii, a genuinely beautiful and natural place. We'll be sorting …
It's been a radically productive few weeks in Rochester with many outdoor projects made possible by super-unseasonably-hot temperatures and rain-free days at the lake. I love this time of year. There …
Another chip off the November To-Do List, I made that dog a new bed. The last one looked like it had vomited itself up, and it was time for it to …
Boo. Last week we carved pumpkins, baked seeds, and bought candy. That's the extent of my Halloween prep, unless you count accidentally making murder candles. I'm excited for winter, snow, maybe some …
Hey there, dog owners. Here's a life-changing product. I alluded to it several months ago when I pointed out my top 10 favorite finds of 2010, but this item deserves …
Pete moved these two posters over here last month. I like them; I like Frank Black, I like the Pixies, and I like that albeit unrelated designs, they compliment each …
We took a little vacation time from the 9-5 last week, which yielded enough free time to jet (as in, drive, not literally jet) to Buffalo and explore Hero Design, …
Another dog + home decor-related goodie to share with you guys. I found this picture frame in Anthropologie on the same day I discovered those cute dog drawer pulls. The …
Today's bonus post is also my first post with some video action. And not directly a home-improvement-decor post, except that the video at the end takes place on the deck, …
I'm a home improvement enthusiast, living a very merry DIY lifestyle. Follow me on facebook and instagram, or drop me a note if you'd like. I love notes.
You can also find me writing for Home Living Handbook, a Pursuit Channel for Men's Journal, HGTV.com, and a handful of other websites.
Thanks for visiting!
Merrypad incorporates the occasional affiliate link to Amazon.com and Minted; we link to many other websites and products, but if it is in context of a paid sponsorship, it is always noted as such. Please review the privacy policy and contact me if you have any additional questions.
Theme customized by Pete Fazio Creative, the guy from dadand.com.