Ok. I might be the most inconsistent Web Logger ever. But a lot has happened since July.
1.) Miss Hardware discovered she's expecting her first child.
2.) Lots of freaking out.
3.) More Freaking out.
4.) Freaking out and planning and building, and painting, and caulking, and chair rail molding, and baby furniture, and Freaking out.
5. And low and behold it's October!!!!
So now I'm back, and fiercely motivated :)
Friday, October 21, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Kip Recommends: JULY 2011
Hey Y'all,
Going into a Bi-polar Nor-cal summer, I thought I'd suggest a couple cool product to make your summer/summer projects easier!
First we have: THE BACK PACK CANOPY
An awesome concept for families on the move, those who like puzzles, and shade lovers. Light weight and easy to set up, this is an extra cool summer toy that will definitely help you lazies who hate sunscreen. Just sayin'
Next up: Flood FLOETROL
For anyone who paints by trade you know what an awesome product Flood's Floetrol is. A paint conditioner that will ease spraying, prevent clogs, extends paint 'open' time, and makes those annoying brush strokes disappear. A dream product to work with during your summer painting projects.
OK Ladies and Gents! Let's get excited about a Power Tool!: DEWALT RANDOM ORBIT SANDER
This thing is the bomb dot com. I hate sanding and this thing makes sanding awesome. It's fun and easy to use, and it collects its own saw dust! Nuff said.
Going into a Bi-polar Nor-cal summer, I thought I'd suggest a couple cool product to make your summer/summer projects easier!
First we have: THE BACK PACK CANOPY
An awesome concept for families on the move, those who like puzzles, and shade lovers. Light weight and easy to set up, this is an extra cool summer toy that will definitely help you lazies who hate sunscreen. Just sayin'
Next up: Flood FLOETROL
For anyone who paints by trade you know what an awesome product Flood's Floetrol is. A paint conditioner that will ease spraying, prevent clogs, extends paint 'open' time, and makes those annoying brush strokes disappear. A dream product to work with during your summer painting projects.
OK Ladies and Gents! Let's get excited about a Power Tool!: DEWALT RANDOM ORBIT SANDER
This thing is the bomb dot com. I hate sanding and this thing makes sanding awesome. It's fun and easy to use, and it collects its own saw dust! Nuff said.
Kip Photography
I have been working on a photography project for your enjoyment. I am fascinated by color and paint and the chemistry of it all. I needed to share the simple beauty of mixing paint. It really is a sexy profession. Ps. Instagram is amazing!
I have been working on a photography project for your enjoyment. I am fascinated by color and paint and the chemistry of it all. I needed to share the simple beauty of mixing paint. It really is a sexy profession.
I have been working on a photography project for your enjoyment. I am fascinated by color and paint and the chemistry of it all. I needed to share the simple beauty of mixing paint. It really is a sexy profession.
Caulk is Awesome
Where is your caulk at?
I'd be happy to show you.
Do you have brown caulk?
Ps. Sorry I figured I just jump back into blogging with some CAULK Haiku. Because caulk jokes never get old. And this is real people, I get asked where my caulk is all day.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Hardware Store Truth vs. Reality
Happy November,
So I want to discuss a little hardware store truth vs. reality. I hate to serve up a hot steaming, burn-your-tongue, reality check but I gotta throw some ideas out.
TRUTH
1.) Just because I work in the ______________ (Insert any general Hardware Store Department) doesn't mean I'm a professional ______________ (Painter, Electrician, Plumber, Landscaper, etc.)
REALITY
-Now, that does not in anyway excuse the fact that I should know what the hell I'm talking about, no where product is located, know what it is used for, and have the ability to suggest solutions to your various needs and/or problems. Or exclude the fact that I may have sometime been, worked in, or had some sort of experience with the actual profession of the department I work in.
REALITY CHECK
It is unfair to assume that someone doesn't know anything, or is bad at their job just because they have never been an actual professional. Just like many trade professionals, Hardware Retail is a job that can be learned on the job and over time from experience. And the POINT of our job is really two things 1.) Know all possible information about the product we sell, 2.) Be able to accurately suggest product for you to buy that could help/fix/enhance/refresh/clean/etc. whatever project your working on.
Just because we may have never actually used the product in real life, is actually a moot point. Really, I swear. It's actually not part of the job description. Does it help, Absolutely. Does it make someone a better source of advice, yes. But If you come in and tell me "I want to refinish my deck, how should I clean it?" and I suggest to you that you should use a power washer, and I've never actually used one in real life... That doesn't give you the right to a D*ck.
Basically, if someone is honest enough to say that they don't know the answer to your question and your rebuttal is "So why do you work in this department if you don't know?" don't be surprised if the answer back is
"Sorry sir/m'ame but I don't have any tissues and your being pretty snotty. Have a nice day"
Articles to come:
Vent me Colorblind
Cool S*Ht of the Month
Crazy Customers 1,2,&3
Hardware Haiku
Mas Hardware Retail Etiquette
So I want to discuss a little hardware store truth vs. reality. I hate to serve up a hot steaming, burn-your-tongue, reality check but I gotta throw some ideas out.
TRUTH
1.) Just because I work in the ______________ (Insert any general Hardware Store Department) doesn't mean I'm a professional ______________ (Painter, Electrician, Plumber, Landscaper, etc.)
REALITY
-Now, that does not in anyway excuse the fact that I should know what the hell I'm talking about, no where product is located, know what it is used for, and have the ability to suggest solutions to your various needs and/or problems. Or exclude the fact that I may have sometime been, worked in, or had some sort of experience with the actual profession of the department I work in.
REALITY CHECK
It is unfair to assume that someone doesn't know anything, or is bad at their job just because they have never been an actual professional. Just like many trade professionals, Hardware Retail is a job that can be learned on the job and over time from experience. And the POINT of our job is really two things 1.) Know all possible information about the product we sell, 2.) Be able to accurately suggest product for you to buy that could help/fix/enhance/refresh/clean/etc. whatever project your working on.
Just because we may have never actually used the product in real life, is actually a moot point. Really, I swear. It's actually not part of the job description. Does it help, Absolutely. Does it make someone a better source of advice, yes. But If you come in and tell me "I want to refinish my deck, how should I clean it?" and I suggest to you that you should use a power washer, and I've never actually used one in real life... That doesn't give you the right to a D*ck.
Basically, if someone is honest enough to say that they don't know the answer to your question and your rebuttal is "So why do you work in this department if you don't know?" don't be surprised if the answer back is
"Sorry sir/m'ame but I don't have any tissues and your being pretty snotty. Have a nice day"
Articles to come:
Vent me Colorblind
Cool S*Ht of the Month
Crazy Customers 1,2,&3
Hardware Haiku
Mas Hardware Retail Etiquette
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Happy October!
My zen lesson of the month.
NOTHING IS EVER TRULY DEFECTIVE.
Make it work, and make it funny.
Kip
PS. I love working with my husband. We are mischievous creative geniuses :)
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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