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Awhile back, FPS launched a contest, with a stellar prize – one of my favorite new gadgets, called eTape [2]. I asked you to describe a time you felt accomplished after a home-improvement project.
I was particularly taken with this entry from Jules, who wrote:
“My first home project was at 19 years old in my first apartment. Needless to say I didn’t have two cents to my name. I made a “TV console/bookcase” from found boards, milk crates, and bricks. It was very satisfying with good proportions and when full of books and other stuff looked kind of great. I remember my boyfriend at the time exclaiming that he loved that I made something for myself, by myself. He was on point. I wasn’t prone to taking very good care of myself and this was a big happening for me. My sense of wellbeing soared. Now 3 decades later, this still makes me smile.”
A big thanks to all who entered, and for all your home-improvement prowess. Congratulations to Jules. And check out eTape [2]. It’s a cool company with a wonderful product.
Artwork by Matthew Palladino [1]