Last month I introduced you to a new-to-me author, ME Bakos when she shared treasures with us. Today ME returns with something to think about.....
DIY and home improvement are in my blood. My father and one grandfather, along with an uncle were in the construction trades. In my many bad day jobs, I would dream up a project and fantasize about how great the project would look completed. I would gather the necessary items for the mission and finally DIY. It’s how I kept those jobs without risking an income.
Katelyn Baxter, my heroine, is living out my fantasy life by making a living by redoing
houses. Many of the projects she does, I’ve done. Many of the obstacles in DEADLY FLIP are
ones I’ve encountered as a home owner. Now, I prefer having projects done, rather than the nitty
gritty of doing them myself. A prime example, drywall. Been there, done that. My advice: Get itdone!
I am always searching out little tips to make home as nice as I can. My latest tip: to remove rust stains from a ceramic basin, take a piece of lemon and rub iodized salt on the stain. It may take more than one application. You’ll find more tips at the back of FATAL FLIP and DEADLY FLIP. Enjoy!
I hope you enjoy FATAL FLIP and DEADLY FLIP. Please visit my website and friend me on Facebook, M. E. Bakos, Author or Email me at: mebakos@yahoo.com
Thank you so much M.E for sharing with us!
Good luck and God's blessings with your books and writing.
If you love cozy mysteries, check out these books, friends and check back with me regularly for more great books and authors on Tuesday Treasures, Thursday Thoughts and Saturday Spotlight.
Until next time take care and God bless.
PamT
9 comments:
My dad never paid for work he (or us kids) could do. Same with Hubs. Daughter and Son are following in their dad's footsteps. Call us a bunch of DIYers. LOL Best wishes.
I love that! It's nice to have stuff done, but it's more satisfying when you can DIY!
Thank you for sharing.
Mary
Interesting tip! What a good idea to include some of those in your books!
Emily,
I'm glad you enjoyed the tip. Thank you for visiting!
Mary
So glad you mentioned cooking. I really don't like to take the time to, except for bacon. Sometimes, I bake. With two of us now, that means I get to eat or giveaway what I make. I like to needlepoint or embroider. And sometimes, make things. My dad and uncles could fix anything. I just wish I had learned more from them. Hugs for the new book!!!
Vicki,
I know exactly what you mean about cooking. You can spend hours in a kitchen and it's gone and forgotten in twenty minutes! Bacon in a microwave, that's doable. lols
Thank you for visiting, and well wishes for Deadly Flip.
Mary
Vicki,
I know exactly what you mean about cooking. You can spend hours in a kitchen and it's gone and forgotten in twenty minutes! Bacon in a microwave, that's doable. lols
Thank you for visiting, and well wishes for Deadly Flip.
Mary
I wish I had the home improvement gene--or better yet, I wish my hubby had it! He hires most things out or calls our son-in-law. I'm going to try your lemon and salt trick!
Alina,
It may take a few tries, but it does work. Nothing wrong with "having it done."
Thank you for stopping by.
Mary
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