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The Weekend DIY-er
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May 1, 2009
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Reader submitted blog Refinishing wood floors yourself is not intimidating
Hardwood floors are a slippery slope when it comes to re-finishing.  The professionals I had come in to evaluate my floor said that it was not something I could do myself or with the help of friends.  Well mister professional, I have news for you, it can be.   My sec...
Posted by brunocarlson at 3:28 p.m. | Talkbacks
Category: Living
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April 24, 2009
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Reader submitted blog Tips on building a backyard gate
One of the high points of my home is that I have one of the few backyards (as small as it may be) that have a 6 foot fence.  Having such a high fence does not subject me to the neighbor’s headlights in their alley driveway. The only problem with this fence is that the previous owners p...
Posted by brunocarlson at 12:12 p.m. | Talkbacks
Category: Living
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April 16, 2009
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Reader submitted blog Here's a great DIY tool
I am in no way a professional in the area of home repairs.  I have been learning by doing for over ten years, mainly with friends or a professional (self-proclaimed or actual) and have walked away with lots of information.  Now that I bought my own home I can put this information to t...
Posted by brunocarlson at 11:29 a.m. | Talkbacks
Category: Living
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Dec. 1, 2008
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Reader submitted blog So, I got a dog...
I am not sure whether I would be a good parent or a bad parent.  I have seen both and know what I should and shouldn't do from my own upbringing.  So, I felt that at 31 years old, I should take the next step and get myself a dog.  It's like parenting but less crying and more barkin...
Posted by brunocarlson at 8:40 a.m. | Talkbacks
Category: Kids & Family
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Oct. 5, 2008
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Reader submitted blog My first Playoff game... pt. 2 (Live)
I now say live because somemone close to me said, "You were hatched well before the first one so technically this is your second go of the playoffs."  True, Gavin, but this is my first LIVE viewing.Okay, so, while I was distracted by the cute baby behind me I was also distracted by...
Posted by brunocarlson at 6:26 p.m. | Talkbacks
Category: Sports
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Reader submitted blog My First Playoff game... pt. 1
So, after buying tickets from Stub Hub and forking several hundred dollar over for some pretty sweet seats, I found myself in the thick of the largest sports related party in Wisconsin.  First, the parking situation brought me down.  I was never notified or saw what the parking situatio...
Posted by brunocarlson at 8:35 a.m. | Talkbacks
Category: Sports
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If you could choose, would you prefer December or March to stay warm and snowless in Milwaukee?
December. I'm not ready for winter yet.
March. By then, I need winter to be over.
There's no use complaining or hoping for better weather in Wisconsin.
Actually, I like snow.
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