by Ryn Gargulinski | Jun 21, 2018 | art blogski, Blogski Archives, creative home improvement, environment, life, life improvement tips
When one of my Facebook pals asked if I ever made a Maneki Neko, my first response was “A what?!” Since my fear of appearing stupid is nearly as great as my fear of being eaten by a shark, my second response was to hop on Google to find out what the heck he was...
by Ryn Gargulinski | May 10, 2018 | art as a way of life, art blogski, Blogski Archives, creative home improvement, creative home improvement, life, ryn's house, ryn's yard
It’s new. It’s hot. And it’s ready for action. That leaves just one question: What the heck is it? The working title for this new work of rynski art is the “Rynski Decorative Metal Privacy Divider Thing.” Lame name, I know. I’m in the market for a snappier name if...
by Ryn Gargulinski | Apr 26, 2018 | art blogski, Blogski Archives, creative home improvement, environment, life
Old windows are always alluring. Not only do they have an innate charm, but they can stir up fond memories of living in a farmhouse somewhere in Kansas – even if you’ve never set foot in Kansas in your life. They also make for an incredible art project that can add a...
by Ryn Gargulinski | Feb 8, 2018 | Blogski Archives, creative home improvement, environment, life, life improvement tips
Robot vacuums have come a long way since the primitive round things that swirled around aimlessly and got stuck on even the thinnest fiber of carpet. Today’s models have a flat side for more effective pickups, along with a systematic pattern of vacuuming that...
by Ryn Gargulinski | Jan 18, 2018 | Blogski Archives, creative home improvement, environment, life, life improvement tips
There is no law that makes people follow the four agreements. There doesn’t need to be. The personal anguish we feel when we decide to ignore these dandy guidelines for living is typically penalty enough. As a refresher, The Four Agreements are outlined in a book by...
by Ryn Gargulinski | Dec 14, 2017 | art as a way of life, art blogski, Blogski Archives, creative home improvement, environment, life, ryn's house
Bathtubs and shower areas are supposed to be places where you get squeaky clean. When they’re streaked with water stains, corrosion, and weird brown filth that only seem to get darker the more you scrub, it’s high time to do something about it. Unless you have the...