Rats vs. Termites

Termites swarm from east to west being carried on the Santa Ana winds. Another reason for me to hate the Santa Ana winds. Really though, termites are everywhere in Los Angeles. So are rats. And both are especially into hanging out in my garage and leaving their poops. I'll be dealing with rats later, but the Western Exterminator guy came out today to foam a few spots for me. While he worked, I peppered him with questions. Here's a few factoids I learned today...

Happy Valentines Day!

I don't really do much for Valentine's day, at least nothing romantic (i.e. This year I asked my boyfriend for a tube of arthritis cream for my achy hands.) But I thought mentioning this holiday would give me an excuse to post these miniature chairs I saw at Sunset Nursery this weekend while Erin and I were seed shopping. That's Irish moss growing as the mini-seat cushions. I imagine this is what garden gnome couples sit on when they're having tea, or doing whatever it is garden gnomes are supposed to do. So, Happy Valentine's Day. Here's hoping we all find our very own garden gnome to sit on moss chairs with and while away the days.
-J

Organizing Tip

Check out this awesome label maker (available at an office supply store near you)!

I promise I'm not crazy - the DIY network said that to properly organize my garage, I should package everything in clear boxes with labels.

 Ta-dah!  Is it bad that I spend my time thinking about these things?

Garage Hoarders: Part I

I am ashamed.

Well, maybe I'm more embarrassed about my parents' garage than anything else.  We should be on that TV show, Hoarders: Buried Alive.  I decide about a month ago that I would take on the task of cleaning, organizing and revamping my parents' garage.  This is the situation:

 

Of the 3 spaces available, only two parking spots are open.  The third spot has been swallowed up by tons of useless crap.

Don't ever let me cut your hair...

I don't actually know how to prune anything. But that doesn't stop me from pruning everything.