As you probably inferred from my weather station post this morning, I am out at the house in...
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I Have a Weather Station
One of the things the previous owners/tenants left behind a a DishTV satellite dish on a pole. It...
West Virginia’s Left Turn Lanes
I used to think New Jersey with its hatred of left turns (they have something called a roundabout...
Pronunciation Guide
If you have been to enough places and talked to the locals in their native surroundings, you've...
Trash Bins
Like many places, West Virginia has its quirks. For example, guys will call you "Buddy" (it's an...
Wasps Like Security Cameras
Something I had been meaning to post here is that I got a couple Ring security cameras about two...
Tax Deed versus Tax Lien WTF-ery
I launched this blog so I could share what I learned about real estate, and I just learned that...
Ikea’s Balkarp sofa slash guest bed is designed to be unwelcoming
Whether you rent or own your home, you’ve probably thought about where guests might sleep. And if...
Update – 9 June 2023
I'm finally making progress! I just got back from the house in Clendenin last night. This trip I...
The Things You Learn From Neighbors
I was at the house in Clendenin today, checking up on the recent work by my contractor, and I took...
Replacement window screens
So I was at my house in Clendenin today to meet with a contractor and sign a contract. While I...
Review: Insignia 65W Laptop Charger
If you need to get a universal laptop charger, avoid discount brands like Insignia. Instead, buy a...
Power, Part 2
So it turns out that my concerns about the local power grid did not appreciate the scope of the...