Got your attention, did I? I know, I know, you might just be reading the title and wondering what in hell I’m rambling on about now. Read on.

Trust me, there’s nary a ramble to be shared. Not really.

The Husband is now semi-retired and the projects have been stacking up for a few years since he’s been around our homestead more frequently. Honestly, I’m not really complaining; we built our home some thirty-seven years ago, a major undertaking, and several “honey do” projects ended up languishing on life’s back burner.

That has changed.

All these years later, the process first involves extensive research on YouTube, or consulting with several contractor friends, prior to heading over to Home Depot or Lowe’s. In fact, if The Husband doesn’t check in with either home-everything center weekly, they call to check up on him. It’s a symbiotic relationship.

Last year, the cedar siding on our home was repaired (effing woodpeckers), re-caulked, hand-sanded and…re-stained. The bastard birds tend to peck away at cedar in need of staining/sealing; the attraction wanes, even disappears, once the refinishing is complete. In case you were wondering, yes, he sanded the entire house, stem to stern, using a hand sander. Yes, I applaud his brilliant work but question his sanity. Daily.

Attention was recently turned to our front entrance and railroad tie walls. Keep in mind, more than 35 years ago, wood was treated with creosote, as such, it has survived these past years very well, with a few ties in need of replacement, and restaining. One idea begot another and we now have railings on our lower entry steps, topped off with charming solar lights on each handrail post. I share, for your admiration, a photo of TH’s brilliant work.

By the way, L.O.P. stands for Long Overdue Projects; at this moment, I shudder to think what lies ahead. He’s back on YouTube again.