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How to build a Tuscan wine country inspired candle holder
creating warmth
01.30.10

While I was in Tuscany meandering through wineries and tiny shops in rustic villages, I stumbled …

The Spirit of Mexico… The Art of Grace
Colors of Mexico
10.22.09

Inspired by the colors and passion of Mexico, artist and neighbor Grace Stratos has transformed her …

DIY tips: Caulking baseboards
Home Improvement
06.29.09

How to caulk baseboards. Loni shows a simple technique using tape to ensure clean, finished lines …

by Chris Wright VIDEO
WhisperKool review and 18 month Stark wine cellar checkup
StarkSilverCreek
05.04.09

Don’t you just love it when a home renovation project grows and grows in scope?
At the …

5 Spring project ideas (including at least 1 for the guys)
StarkSilverCreek
04.21.09

Yes, yes, I know, you’ve heard it a million times already. Spring is in the air. …

How to create a kitchen garden when you don’t live at the White House
StarkSilverCreek
04.06.09

If actions speak louder than words, then Michelle Obama’s move to turn a portion of the …

Permachink: Funny Name for the Elixir That Will Protect Your Wooden Doors and Windows in Loreto
StarkSilverCreek
10.06.08

There have been many discussions across www.myloretobay.com, http://loretobay.ning.com and the SF Bay Area Homeowners Yahoo Group …

Targeted Marketing: From DINKs to SCUMPs
StarkSilverCreek
04.19.08

Friends and family often refer to us as DINKs (dual income, no kids). When we get glossy junk mail with photos of a lavish sports…

In Review: Horizon Energy Systems
StarkSilverCreek
04.19.08

Rick Niemi from Horizon Energy Systems dropped by last Friday to hand over product manuals and to get final signoff on our solar system project….

Venturing into Vegetable Gardening
DIY Planter Box
04.13.08

Perchance it is the recent “green living” trend. ….Maybe it is the particular agricultural chapter I am on in my book, “Guns, Germs and Steel”….

Solar Update: March 2008
StarkSilverCreek
04.01.08

This is the second month since we installed our Sunpower solar energy system. We got the system hooked up mid February. PG&E this month came…

Solar Update: February 2008
StarkSilverCreek
03.02.08

For all of those interested in our solar project, I thought it would be interesting to track the solar energy production every month. Our system…

Going green: Solar energy (installation and photos of a SunPower system)
StarkSilverCreek
02.17.08

After a whole year of research and being beaten out last year with Clint’s home theatre project, I have finally emerged victorious as this past…

Wine Cellar Doors: A Name is Just A Name
StarkSilverCreek
02.11.08

Clint and I sometimes get email questions or comments about our blog posts. We always enjoy reading these as we are delighted that our readers…

Stark Wine Cellar Open for Business…Sort Of
StarkSilverCreek
12.18.07

We finally got tired of seeing the mahogany wine cellar door taking up one car slot …