Are you self-sufficient? Do you consider yourself handy or mechanically inclined? Are you able to fix things when they break? Being more self-sufficient can save you money and give you greater pride of ownership and sense of accomplishment. Becoming Independent If you own a car and a home, then inevitably something is going to go […]
A Productive Weekend at the Rental Cottage
November 2021 by Leave a Comment
We had a productive weekend at the rental cottage. Gravel was delivered to make a driveway, and the locks on the entry doors were changed. There is still a lot to do, but we are making progress. Work Weekend The purpose of heading to the cottage was to get some work done before the weather […]
November Update
November 2021 by Leave a Comment
Here is a November update. The start of the month has been productive so far. We finished the bedframe that I built and took it to our camp. We did a few projects at the rental property, and we had some trees cut down at our cabin. Projects Completed November has seen a few jobs […]
Late July 2021 Update
July 2021 by Leave a Comment
It is late July, and there is a lot going on. My tractor needed repaired, I am in the process of getting rid of cable, I checked on my homeowner’s insurance, and I’ve been working on a few projects. Here is a quick update. Tractor Repair My lawn tractor started to leak oil a little […]
Personal Update, Summer 2021
July 2021 by Leave a Comment
July is here, and it’s been hot! Luckily, I was able to get my pool fixed, so we’ve been enjoying keeping cool in the water. I have a few projects going on at camp and at home, so it’s been a busy summer. Here is a quick update on what’s been going on. Wealth Building […]
Basement Flood and Other Updates
June 2021 by Leave a Comment
We had a bit of a basement flood the other day from a severe thunderstorm that passed through. Luckily, it was just a wet carpet. Everything dried out in a couple days with nothing being ruined. Others in the area weren’t so lucky. Here’s what else is going on with me as June draws to […]
May Update, 2021
May 2021 by Leave a Comment
It is May, and the weather is heating up. I’m ahead of the game on projects. Here’s what’s going on with me. Free Lawnmower I just got an old lawnmower that was bound for the junkyard back in running condition. A friend of mine was throwing it out, and he asked me if I wanted […]
DIY Bathroom Remodel
January 2021 by Leave a Comment
We are in the middle of remodeling the bathroom at our cabin. As of the writing of this posting, the project is around 75% complete. I still have more work to do, but things are starting to come together. Here is a brief overview of the progress so far. Costs The average bathroom remodel […]
