Author Archives: tim

Siding

House is mostly brick, but the porch needs new siding.  We got clear cedar. Every place on internet:  COAT the new cedar siding with sealer on ALL FOUR sides before you install it. Installer:  Don’t put anything on it.  Leave … Continue reading

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Pants roll

Infant:  Diaper Toddler: Short pants, elastic waist Child:  Little jeans, easily patched Preteen, teen, young adult:  Jeans “Adult”:  Pants on which you cannot wipe your hands Adult:  Pants on which you can wipe your hands Elderly:  Long pants, elastic waist … Continue reading

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Barbecue #1

Rib tips last night from Hickory’s.  Little char, too chewy, precious little evidence of smoke.  Sauce OK but one-dimensional (dimension: tang).  Sunk in the triangle between steakhouse ribs, grilled meat, and actual barbecue. Steakhouse ribs are a staple in Chicago.  … Continue reading

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