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John
OHFS is a home improvement and DIY blog. We'd like our readers to learn from our triumphs and mistakes as we learn from them,
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plumbing, repair
Fixing a Leaky Sink
By John on Sep 10, 2012
So, last week as you may recall, we added a reverse osmosis system (ROS) to our kitchen sink. How do we like it so far? We love it. The water tastes great and we don’t... Continue reading
windows
Enhancing Curb Appeal with Shutters
By John on Sep 06, 2012
If you’re like us, you occasionally wonder how to improve the overall curb appeal of your home. In addition to having a clean and organized exterior there are some no-brainer improvements. For example, you could... Continue reading
kitchen, plumbing
Adding a Reverse Osmosis System
By John on Sep 05, 2012
It’s time to say goodbye. It’s been a long time coming. This relationship is wasteful. There are better options out there. It’s true. We’re finally kicking the bottled water habit and switching to a reverse... Continue reading
doors, paint, interior design
The Other Side of Our Front Door
By John on Aug 27, 2012
Hope everyone is enjoying the last few weeks of summer. While I love the fall, I’m hanging on to the warm weather like it’s my job. I’m sure I’ll get into it once it’s here,... Continue reading
kitchen, repair
Quick Kitchen Cabinet Repair
By John on Aug 24, 2012
So things have slowed down a little bit around here since we knocked dragged out our dining room wainscoting and gussied up our front door. It’s going to pick up again soon though. Plus, in... Continue reading
doors, diy
Front Door Improvements
By John on Aug 22, 2012
You could say this past weekend was somewhat productive. In addition to finally knocking out our dining room wainscoting, we did a couple other projects around the house that have been nagging us. One little... Continue reading
diy, paint
Dining Room Wrap-Up
By John on Aug 20, 2012
Finally. We’re done the dining room wainscoting project. Yep. All done. Well, except for some minor paint touch ups and a little bit of caulking. BUT, it’s on a 6″ section of doorway baseboard molding,... Continue reading
walls, paint, electrical, diy
Wainscoting: The Finishing Touches
By John on Aug 13, 2012
I was originally thinking about skipping all the posts on our dining room wainscoting until we were completely finished with it. Staged and all. However, it may be another week until it’s all buttoned back... Continue reading
diy, windows, diy
Making a New Window Sill
By John on Aug 06, 2012
Hope everyone had a great weekend! Lisa and I were upstate in NEPA on Friday for an annual golf tournament that’s held in memory of my father. It’s usually a great time and the proceeds... Continue reading
diy, walls, electrical
Hiding Flat Screen TV Cables
By John on Jul 31, 2012
So on Monday we shared our experience mounting a flat screen TV to a wall. Today, we’re going to show you how to hide the TV’s cables to get a totally sleek look. This is... Continue reading
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