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As part our sponsorship with The Home Depot Prospective campaign, we receive quarterly shipments of tools to try. Our preference is to use the tool in a project rather than just do a review. It's really a lot of fun for us to brainstorm how we are going to use the tools. Usually, it's pretty simple, but sometimes we get a tool that stumps us!

The Milwaukee 100' Chalk Reel is one of those tools. A chalk line makes a nice crisp line between two points. It's used most often by carpenters, roofers and flooring installations. When we built our garage wall last year, we definitely could have used a chalk line.

But, since no construction projects are in our near future, we came up with a simple way to show the tool in action. 

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This is one of those projects that was going to be a single thing, but then evolved to even more! After installing the new Wall Control purple pegboard in Steph's garage and loving the new look, we were looking for more ways to use it. 

Steph's office/studio was a hodgepodge of makeshift storage for all her photography and video equipment. Making videos takes a surprising amount of tripods, lights, cameras, and other kinds of equipment. We thought a wall of metal pegboard with a variety of hooks and shelving would the perfect solution for organizing and storing all of her equipment, as well as a printer and printer paper. 

Well, as we were planning the install, we thought, "hey while we're reorganizing the space, let's make plans for adding a guest component to the room" and that's what we did!

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A little deferred maintenance was causing the sink in Steph's bathroom not to drain. The resulting standing water was becoming a nuisance! Time for a good cleaning!

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We have installed many smart home products in our homes over the years. Each one providing its own unique services, conveniences, and potential money saving features. If you have never ventured into the smart home product world, it might seem intimidating. There are so many brands and products to choose from, as well as terminology that may be foreign to you! Things like Apple HomeKit, Smart Hub, or ZigBee!
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If you’re looking to take the leap (and we hope you are), the Philips Hue Starter Kit is the perfect product to begin your journey! In fact, back in 2013, this was the first smart home product Steph bought for her new home.