There’s a reason why this 1967 Caravel 17′ has been featured in an upcoming HGTV broadcast to be aired in the Fall of 2012 — it’s stunning. It’s perfect as a mobile office for remote working in style, or a longterm road trip adventure, or weekend beach outings, or even as a spare guestroom at [...]
Matthew’s Answer: That “stuff” is called Zolatone and it’s manufactured in Eagan, Minnesota. It’s the stuff that coated the inside of older cars trunks in the ’50s and early ’60s. Today, it’s the black, rubbery coating sprayed inside of truck beds. In the photo (above) of this 1959, it’s a flecked, slightly textured product that [...]
Trillions of dollars of real estate capital are waiting on the sidelines. Developers, investors and homebuyers are asking, “When will the housing recovery begin?” and when it does, “What will it look like.” When is the tougher question. Clearly, there are signs of a housing recovery now, but it’s crawling forward. At this moment, domestic [...]
Recently, a friend invited me over to see her remodeled kitchen. First, the good news… they opened things up nicely by knocking down some walls and improved the flow between spaces. Expensive custom-made cabinets, a massive butcher block island, tumbled travertine stone on the floors, and the latest Viking appliances was a good upgrade. Now, [...]
After infidelity, a home remodel is the greatest single cause for couples breaking up. Okay, I just made that up, but it could be true. At a minimum, just the thought of tearing apart drywall in the family home is sure-fire cause for a head-splitting migraine. Fortunately, there is a cure: Hire a licensed Architect [...]
And don’t spend your time lookin’ around For something you want that can’t be found When you find out you can live without it And go along not thinkin’ about it I’ll tell you something true The bare necessities of life will come to you Lyrics from The Bare Necessities, The [...]
After several days of road weary “adventure” the final leg of our week long trip to collect an Airstream motorhome in Oklahoma City and Bambi trailer in Denver was looking to be uneventful. No stormy weather, clogged fuel filters, throwing fan belts or… whoops, the demon cruise control stuck on us, again! I had my [...]
On the road again Just can’t wait to get on the road again The life I love is making music with my friends And I can’t wait to get on the road again On the road again Goin’ places that I’ve never been Seein’ things that I may never see again [...]
Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, I’ve got a wonderful feeling, Everything’s going my way. -Chorus to Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ Music from Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Some days things just go your way! Bummer… yesterday wasn’t one of those days. With our freshly-purchased ’63 [...]
Road trippin’ with my two favorite allies. Fully loaded we got snacks and supplies. It’s time to leave this town. It’s time to steal away. Let’s go get lost. Anywhere in the USA. These smiling eyes are just a mirror for the sun. -Performed by the Red Hot Chili Peppers Silver Bullet acquisition day… [...]
