Condo Blues

One Small Green Change: Eat From the Pantry Month

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:01:00 +0000

Husband and I stumbled into June’s One Small Green Change by accident. I am busy crafting for and building Blitzkrieg’s Pet Promise Rescue Run booth. Add to that Husband’s weekly choir rehearsal,...

DIY Cabinet Door Chalkboard

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:49:00 +0000

I’m crafting my tushie off for our Blitzkrieg Cancer Treatment Fund booth at the Pet Promise Rescue Run this Saturday. Please come! Husband and I will sell Barking Mad Candles for Men (more...

How to Tea Stain Wood

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:56:00 +0000

I made a wine box toy box for Blitzkrieg. I wanted to kick up the pale color with a pet safe wood stain. Blitzkrieg already has enough onhis plate fighting cancer; I don’t want to add to it by using...

My First Mother’s Day

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:43:00 +0000

Sunday my first Mother's Day as a mom. Husband surprised me with a little bouquet of flowers, “After the month you've been through you are a mom and you deserve a...

Inspiration Shopping

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Some people go to the mall to shop. I go to the mall to recycle. The Easton Town Center service desk takes household batteries, Aveda takes hard plastic bottle caps, and Origins takes plastic tubes...

My House Smells Like Dog Pee

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:30:00 +0000

Blitzkrieg developed a bladder infection as a side effect of chemotherapy. Poor little dog is piddling almost every hour in the house on his way to the front door. This is my old toy box Lisa...

The Avengers Assemble! Sign

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Sun, 06 May 2012 18:01:00 +0000

Husband and I did not officially discuss it but it was understood we would give dog chemo to each other for our anniversary because Blitzkrieg is our most precious gift. It is in line with...

I’m Moving!

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:33:00 +0000

That’s right gang. I’m packing up this virtual condo of mine. I’m chucking the tools, the tips, and Blitzkrieg into a big ol’ moving box… Read more »

How to Make Dandruff Shampoo

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

When I am stressed my rosacea kicks into overdrive. I am having dandruff issues too. I am sure both are related to riding the Blitzkrieg cancer goe round. I have a prescription to keep the...

An Easy Way to Renu and Update Your Room

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:46:00 +0000

This post brought to you by Leviton. All opinions are 100% mine. I had no idea when I married Husband he was a switch plate and hardware guy. He makes a beeline to the decorative hardware in any...

Riding the Cancer Go Round

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:20:00 +0000

Canine cancer goes round with ups and downs like a merry go round but it is not nearly as fun. Each week of treatment has downs as well as ups. It is stupid of me to think chemotherapy is...

Wine Crate Dog Toy Box or Dog Bed

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:29:00 +0000

Blitzkrieg didn’t know what toys were when he first came to live with us. When he stress chewed his fur, I gave him a toy as a positive distraction. Blitzkrieg would look at me as if to say,” I know...

Tool Review: Master Mechanic Swift Driver Ratcheting Screwdriver

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:25:00 +0000

One Early Marriage Christmas, Father in Law gave Husband and I our Christmas gifts to open at the same time. Father in Law was excited because he selected our gifts instead of Mother in Law and...

9 Sneaky Green Ways to Save Money

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:26:00 +0000

I always struggle when it comes to writing an Earth Day post because everyday is Earth Day around here. Frankly, my mind is more on trimming the fat from our family budget to pay for...

I Rewired a Lamp and Didn’t Burn Down Pretty Handy Girl’s House

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:49:00 +0000

I build and repair my own computers. I replace lights and add junction boxes to my house with confidence. Believe or not, working with electricity used to scare me. As a kid I plugged in the lights...

How to Make a Photo Canvas that Won’t Put You in the Poorhouse

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:55:00 +0000

Many of my friends and family have my photography hanging in their houses. Except me. Photography is our family hobby. My grandfather started the tradition. He passed the hobby onto his...

The Week in Review and Some Other Stuff Too

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:29:00 +0000

Remember the friend I got into photography? The man is turning out to be quite the photographer. He casually snapped this photo of Blitzkrieg last week. It captures our boy’s personality...

This Isn’t’ a Real Post. This is Me Being Grateful Instead. You've Been Warned.

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:23:00 +0000

There’s a reason why I am a green DIY blogger instead of a Slice of Life blogger. I absolutely stink at kicking the personal and emotional door in and letting my innermost thoughts and feeling spill...

My Dog Has Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:14:00 +0000

Blitzkrieg has cancer, lymphoma to be exact. I want to die. Blitzkrieg was snoring and snorting more heavily than usual. He was due for a routine vet check. Our vet didn’t find anything...

I'm on the Radio!

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:30:00 +0000

You will never believe what just happened! Fave Crafts Radio on Blog Talk Radio will interview me on their show Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time)! Amy Anderson, from the...

Six Pack Carrier turned Covered Storage Box

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:48:00 +0000

World Water Day was a big fat fail. I celebrated by fixing a leaky pipe and exploding garage disposal that made a lovely mess of the kitchen cabinet and dishwasher. After I cleaned that up, I...

End Table Bookshelf

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:09:00 +0000

My sewing room looks like a wrecking ball hit it. Me being me I don’t want to install any old set of shelves. This room is my creative space. I want something fun. Designer Isabel Quiroga...

Giving Rabbits for Easter? Make Mine Chocolate!

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:54:00 +0000

We found the best place to socialize Blitzkrieg when we were working with him on his prior abuse issues is a dog rescue event. Animal rescue people understand some of the strange rules and things you...

Garage Workshop Transformation – Replace the Garage Door Opener

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:19:00 +0000

Normally I’m a fix it instead of replace it kind of gal. Except when it comes to my garage door opener. I’ve had issues with it refusing to close and the door popping open after tinkering with it for...

One Small Green Change: Buy Shoes that Fit

noreply@blogger.com (Lisa Nelsen-Woods) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:20:00 +0000

Hi name is Lisa and I am a shoe gal, shoeaholic, shoe crazy, avid shoe shopper or whatever you want to call it. It’s genetic. These are two of few pairs of shoes that I kept that...