Monthly Archives: July 2014

  • boiling bakelite

    An odd title, I know, but it will make sense. Originally, our light switch plates were brown Bakelite. All but one of them was replaced during the last sixty years …

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  • 5664 greenridge rd

    For a change, here’s an Eichler for sale that’s not in our ‘hood –it’s in Castro Valley’s Greenridge neighborhood, in the East Bay. We do have a personal connection …

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  • paint it black

    We’re big fans of Rustoleum paint –the finish is great and it’s so darn cheap. So much so, I’m always on the lookout for stuff to spray. At the weekend, I bought a six-pack …

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  • surf and sand

    Time to share the coffee table project I’ve been hinting at. This early sixties Lane surfboard table was embarrassingly cheap, thanks to our wonderful neighbors …

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  • kitchen plan

    We’ve been working hard in the kitchen. And I don’t mean cooking. We’re giving this space a makeover. This Eichler Homes ad shows how our kitchen used to be …

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