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About fitz

Woodworker, writer, editor, teacher, ailurophile, Shakespearean. Will write for air-dried walnut.

Boring, but Necessary

Posted on February 21, 2015 by fitz

I planned to go to the shop today to build my kitchen corner table/counter. I was looking forward to playing with the Festool Domino and a brand-spanking-new band saw blade (what can I say…I’m easily excited). The shop is 12 … Continue reading →

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I Speak Jive

Posted on February 19, 2015 by fitz

As I get my house ready to put back on the market, I’ve been spending a lot of time perusing home-buying sites; I’m learning a new lexicon. (I’m also learning that some Realtors are truly horrid photographers. Could you not … Continue reading →

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One Final Piece to the Kitchen Puzzle

Posted on February 1, 2015 by fitz

The last piece to build for the kitchen is a counter-height something or other to go to the left of the stove. But there are a few challenges (aren’t there always) and design considerations. The curve is the most noticeable … Continue reading →

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Dirty Girl

Posted on January 29, 2015 by fitz

Friends of a friend are looking for a place in my neighborhood, and in the price range in which I plan to list. My house isn’t yet officially back on the market, but who says no to a potential buyer?! … Continue reading →

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Please Excuse the Dust

Posted on January 4, 2015 by fitz

After 100+ years, the floors in my house have settled to a series of gentle (and a few not-so-gentle) undulations. So when I built and installed the kitchen cabinets, I set each on a separate base to make it easier … Continue reading →

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See What Happens When You Read the Comments?

Posted on December 15, 2014 by fitz

I was so very sure I’d found the right stools at the price point I was willing to pay. But it seems that right after I hit “submit” at World Market, Pottery Barn came out with a new style … … Continue reading →

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Parsimony for the Win

Posted on December 4, 2014 by fitz

I could start a shopping advice hotline for counter-height stools. I’m quite sure I’ve looked at every version commercially available in the United States, and quite a few from individual makers. I also considered making the stools myself (but because … Continue reading →

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First Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2014 by fitz

In 1997, my friends and I were finishing up the last of our master’s courses and beginning to study for our comp exams. Several of us had no time to spare for Thanksgiving travels. So I decided to squeeze seven … Continue reading →

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In Which Megan Narrowly Avoids Death by Cabinetry

Posted on November 9, 2014 by fitz

Raney Nelson was at my house a month or so ago, and mentioned that, while the kitchen looked nice, I could use more storage. I’m loathe to admit it, but he was right. I had no good place to hide … Continue reading →

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Regression and Memory

Posted on November 5, 2014 by fitz

I realized this evening that I already have the perfect island-height stool to tide me over until I find the right ones to buy – and it takes me back four decades. (I don’t want to make the kitchen stools … Continue reading →

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