Hello, Friends. How are you? Last Friday we were in Paris (and I shot the photo above), and it already feels like a million years ago. My whole concept of time is just bizarre these days. You two? We have a very open, very unplanned weekend ahead of us and …
Read More »Top 6 Considerations for Buying a Lawn Mower
Buying a lawn mower is a critical decision because it assists you in keeping your compound tidy and beautiful. This state makes a good statement about the kind of person you are—organized and clean. Also, a clean compound is a safety precaution since it keeps away dangerous animals. For instance, …
Read More »Swimming Pool Builders Sunshine Coast, How To Pick A Pool Contractor And Not Get Soaked
The addition of a swimming pool among many households is an exciting occurrence. With residence, entertaining, and leisure an excellent swimming pool builder improves a backyard and offers exciting possibilities. It is essential to choose between all the different types, shapes, and amenities, and everything which could be enjoyed by …
Read More »8 Signs Your Home May Have Asbestos
Getting exposed to asbestos is extremely toxic, and it can lead to all kinds of diseases, including different cancers such as lunch cancer, mesothelioma, laryngeal cancer, and ovarian cancer. Other conditions include pleural effusions, pleural plaques, pleuritis, diffuse pleural thickening, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and asbestosis. Thankfully, you can …
Read More »Introducing: Newlane University
Several years ago Ben Blair launched a startup company: an affordable online university called Newlane. He started the university with his education-tech-philosophy-collaborator (and my brother), Josh Stanley. I talked about the startup back in 2016 when they launched with a kickstarter — when it was still mostly an idea and …
Read More »Renewing Passports in Paris
On Friday, we woke the kids up at 5:30 AM so we could drive to Paris. We had an appointment at the US Embassy to renew the four youngest kids’ passports — Olive, Oscar, Betty, and Flora June. I spent many hours prepping for our appointment, and happily it went …
Read More »How to Find a Structural Engineer in Your Area?
About to build your dream home? It’s never easy to build a home as it wipes off your life’s savings in just a matter of months. Since you are about to spend the money you saved dearly, it’s better to get it developed smartly. Structural engineers are polished to design …
Read More »Tall House Updates
One of the projects that’s been happening at the Tall House this month is in the attic. Gijsbert has been building an upper wall to add privacy to the guest bedroom, and he added a floor to the loft area (above the staircase) that finishes it off, and hides the …
Read More »Living With Kids: Leslie Degenhardt
The home of Leslie and her lovely family was featured here a couple of years ago, and we are delighted to have them join us once again. They’ve spruced up their place a bit, and decided to start a business during all the craziness of shut down and homeschooling and …
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