Tag Archives: Treatments

Treating Your Dog’s Diarrhea

Once upon a time Aimee wrote an article about her adventures with POOPAPALOOZA 2006. (Which is pretty darn amusing by the way. Gross, but amusing.) At any rate, I was reminded of that article when Murph had major tummy troubles recently. Thankfully Murph did not follow Moose’s lead and leave any “Lake Poop-eriors” anywhere. He’s pretty good about pestering us mercilessly to let him out if we’re around to pester. Which is good, because he was dealing with some pretty nasty, messy, runny poop. And a lot of it. I ended up taking him to the vet because the things … Continue reading →

Reclaiming Unused Spaces: Treating Walls I

Getting your unfinished basement shaped up is going to be great. You’re going to have a lot more useable space, and you’ll feel good about transforming the area yourself. Now, that you have addressed the ceiling, it’s time to move on to the walls. Paneling Okay, before you object, at least consider it. Paneling is very cheap and it’s generally pretty simple to install. It doesn’t have to be dark, ugly paneling either, since there are many more choices available today than there were in the past. Some styles look just like wallpaper. Using paneling is a far simpler, more … Continue reading →

Decorating: Embellish Furnishings and Accessories

Instead of paying top dollar at pricey shops, give your furnishings and accessories a custom look yourself. There are some fun, attractive products available that make it really easy to do. Wood appliqués are one great example. That tired old bookshelf will look brand new once you embellish the face of the shelves with detailed appliqués. All you need is a little wood glue to attach them, and perhaps a couple of finishing nails for heavier pieces. You can also add crown molding to the edges or rosettes to the corners the same way. Simply paint or stain as desired, … Continue reading →