Tag Archives: resourcefulness

Eighty Hour Outage

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Tom Trimbath

For about 80 hours my house didn’t have electricity, at least the organized kind from the electric company. One short, intense windstorm did it. As it passed through it blew open my kitchen door. I got out of bed to … Continue reading →

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Roof Roof

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

You know your roof needs work when… you can see the rafters from on top. Earlier this year, the patch over a patch was blown off by a wind storm. The next day I stood on the roof and could … Continue reading →

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Frugal Gardening 2017

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

The seasons work like that. Forget about the calendar because some things will happen on a regular basis without effort or timing. I decided to write about a few frugal hacks I’ve employed in my nascent garden. One in particular … Continue reading →

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Slow Disaster Preparedness

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Tom Trimbath

Who came up with the word, “preparedness”? Preparations should be good enough. Regardless, one of the signs of adult responsibility is being prepared for disasters. FEMA and the Red Cross suggest each of us having days of supplies and a … Continue reading →

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Fresh Idea For Sale Sign Holder

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

  Really? I’ve got to be the one to think these things up? I’ve designed a sign holder that is less likely to attract bugs and is less likely to expose the paper inside to rain. My design is very … Continue reading →

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