About Us
10Adventures of the home… and life.
Us! –– When not covered in dust, paint and dejection.
I started this blog because I found home projects daunting. And messy. And stressful. Until Brett and I got about knee-deep in them. Then I realized, despite the mistakes and unpredictable results… they were actually fun. A LOT of fun. And documenting them was even more fun. Enough fun that we decided to cancel our cable and invest our spare time in even more home projects. Because it turns out that home projects take an ordinary house and make it into something special — a home.
So a little about us…
My handsome husband Brett is a University of Michigan engineering grad who enjoys flying fast jets for the Marine Corps, roof jumping into our pool, antique and thrift store shopping, beer drinking and frisbee throwing on the golf course, and Marmite on toast. He is, hands down, the coolest nerd I’ve ever known, and my very best friend.
As for me… well, I like to sprint the last 100 yards of our morning runs so Brett can eat my dust. 
And I like to sleep in. Every chance I get. Which is never, because a certain 90lb piglet of a ridgeback is my perpetual 6 a.m. alarm clock. When I’m not snuggling my dogs or running circles around my husband, I’m proud to hold the position of English professor at a wonderful little college in this quaint Arizona-Mexico border town we currently call home. Truly, I’ve found no job more challenging, stimulating or satisfying {and I should know, I’ve done a lot of job-hopping}.
In 10 years of marriage, we’ve lived in four states {spanning both coasts} and one foreign country, travelled through Asia and Europe, and endured five deployments {and counting}. Yep, the Marine Corps likes to keep things interesting. But when it provides us with the occasional lull, we’re quick to pick up the slack.
This blog documents our adventures, both in and out of our home.
Instruction manuals? Pfft. Who needs ‘em when you have grand ideas and are fearless about making life happen.
Our mission, generally speaking:
“Try not to eff stuff up!”
Husband, ready for action.
Note to self: invest in orange caution cone…
Important tool for most of life’s projects:
Protection from LOUD NOISES {and nagging wife}
Project Manager:
“I rule you!”
Nahla {part Rhodesian ridgeback, part honey badger} of Birmingham, England.
Design Consultant:
“Put a bird on it.”
Scout {all-things-flying-obsessed English pointer} of Kingsville, Texas.
We hope you enjoy reading about our misadventures!
Never a dull moment.
A little lesson from a previous life; build a little, test a little..build a little more, test a little more..before you know it, it’s done!
Very good advice… as I tend to launch myself head first!
Yes….I know what you mean…..”build a little, test a little……..45 years later……we are still testing……hee hee…… cute blog…
Thanks Roger and Silvia!
Cute puppies!! Bella, our site supervisor, is part rhodesian ridgeback, too!! Crazy dog
Ah, thanks; we love ‘em! And I’ve never met a bossier dog than a female ridgeback!
Um, that photo with the caution cone – it sorta looks like my reno right now. Very cute blog! All the best to you and yours.
Thanks for stopping by, Curt! We’re enjoying your blog as well. You have some impressive projects underway!
Great attitude and a witty ability to convey it. The photo of the fallen down house is priceless.
Thank you! I’m so happy you checked out our blog. I am enjoying your photo tutorials as well.