Category: Home Stuff

Home Stuff

planning for backyard shed 

I pulled together a few photos to show the space in the backyard, and some of the constraints. We have an existing building in the backyard, that houses an art studio, shown above. Between the studio and the fence, is a spot that I’ve currently...
coreman, March 22, 2026 2 min read  
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seasonal fermentation project 

Was at the James Bay Market last weekend and noticed some great looking pickling cucumbers available at the Saanich Organics booth. I’ve never done a cucumber fermentation project, but I know people that have, and it doesn’t sounds all that difficult! I decided to take...
coreman, August 8, 2020 2 min read  
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Father’s Day 2019 

Father’s Day came and went this past June. I think we were at a swim meet with the kids. I was thinking of my Dad, of course. Although he passed on in 2008, I continue to dream about him frequently. We’re often working at the...
coreman, July 25, 2019 1 min read  
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working on my Caroma toilet 

Yah, we like our low-flush toilet, and installed this baby in 2007.  Saves us so much water every year, which is great, because here in the CRD we got major extra utility charges to deal with this sewage project that is going on. I wanted...
coreman, July 11, 2017 1 min read  
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taking sourdough to social media 

Got into some conversation today about sourdough bread with some loaf enthusiasts, and was relating recent activity in the home-kitchen. Thought I would offer up a link into a recent Instagram post about the sourdough sandwich loaves that I am currently cranking out. There sure...
coreman, September 7, 2016 1 min read  
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about sourdough starter 

I have this sourdough starter, and no, I have not named it.  I should say “them”, perhaps, as there are 2 of them.  They live in the fridge together, and come out to feed on a regular basis.  They need to feed, and develop themselves,...
coreman, June 24, 2016 4 min read