I have always wanted to have a koi pond in my yard for my family to sit and watch as those big beautiful creatures glide from one edge of the pond to the other.  However, we never had the room to construct one before.  Fortunately, we recently purchased a home with a sizable backyard and [...]

While I was in college, my primary source of income came from babysitting and other work I did for wealthy families.  One family in particular was good at finding creative ways to put me to use.  For instance, I frequently folded their laundry, organized their storage space, wrapped their Christmas presents, and watered their house [...]