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Lori’s Stained Glass Window

Knowlesville Posted on January 24, 2019 by MattJanuary 24, 2019
Stained Glass Window

When we were planning the guest bathroom redo, I though it would be nice to add a stained glass window like we did in our 1914 Bungalow in San Jose. I kind of handed that project over to Lori, letting … Continue reading →

Posted in House | Tagged Bathroom, stained glass

Driveway Landscaping Project

Knowlesville Posted on January 24, 2019 by MattJanuary 24, 2019

One of the true eyesores of our yard was our driveway. Our yard to the south is bordered by our neighbor’s cow pasture, and it had a fence that was practical for keeping the cows in their yard most of … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged driveway, landscaping, Miller Farms

Reregistering AT&T Handsets with a New Base Station

Knowlesville Posted on September 12, 2018 by MattSeptember 12, 2018
AT&T Phone

I’m mostly putting these notes here in case I need them again, but maybe they’ll help someone else out. About 8 years ago I bought an AT&T corded/cordless phone system for my home office and house. It is was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged AT&T, CL80111, CL84100, CL84200

The Parlor is Finally Finished!

Knowlesville Posted on August 19, 2018 by MattAugust 19, 2018
Victorian Parlor

When we bought our 1888 Victorian home in 2000, we knew we wanted to tackle the parlor as our first interior project. Parlors were the room Victorians use to entertain, and so they were the fanciest room in the house. … Continue reading →

Posted in House | Tagged ceiling medallion, curtains, House, parlor, restoration

The Back Bathroom is Back

Knowlesville Posted on July 16, 2018 by MattJanuary 24, 2019

For the first 12 years we owned our Ferndale Victorian, the back bathroom was used more as a closet than anything else. With the lack of closet space typical in Victorians, there wasn’t a good place to store things like … Continue reading →

Posted in House | Tagged Bathroom, plumbing, stained glass

The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Our Rose Arbor

Knowlesville Posted on July 10, 2018 by MattJuly 10, 2018

One of the first things Lori and I did upon moving into our 1888 Victorian on Rose Ave was to plant some roses along the avenue. Logical right? We went to Miller’s Farm Nursery and selected enough Cécile Brünner and … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, House | Tagged Arbor, Front Yard, Garden, Roses

2001 Dodge Dakota Review

Knowlesville Posted on April 3, 2018 by MattApril 3, 2018
2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab

If you’re thinking of buying a used 2001 Dodge Dakota, don’t. When we purchased our 2001 QuadCab, it was the first year Dodge made them. It was far more comfortable than the competition’s mid-sized quad cab trucks that were available … Continue reading →

Posted in Cars & Trucks | Tagged 2001 Dodge Dakota, lemon

The Bedroom is Finished!

Knowlesville Posted on March 24, 2018 by MattMarch 24, 2018

Today was a momentous occasion at the Knowles house. While we have done lots of work on our 1888 Victorian in the 17 years that we’ve lived here, I can finally say one room, our bedroom, is completed. We have … Continue reading →

Posted in House | Tagged bedroom, gothic, stenciling

Goodbye Facebook, Hello Toilet

Knowlesville Posted on March 20, 2018 by MattMarch 20, 2018

Well I’ve had it. With the latest revelations about Facebook’s involvement with Trump’s campaign, I find I can no longer support their business, and I certainly can’t trust them with my personal information. So I’m going to delete my Facebook … Continue reading →

Posted in House | Tagged Bathroom, tile, toilet

And then there was one

Knowlesville Posted on January 14, 2014 by MattJanuary 14, 2014

In 1985 Lori and I bought our condo, and one of the first things we did was go out and get some kitties. Three in fact, Fred, Lucy and Ethel. We lost Ethel after she was hit by a car, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats | Tagged cats, Meg

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