Q: How many PhDs does it take to hang a new valance?

A:  Two.

Two, that is, if they have complementary skill sets.

Brain cancer is...

...back in the guest room.

It took us this long to realize that, although we migrated our office into the space formerly called "guest room," we didn't fully migrate our guest room into the space formerly called "office." 

Therefore, family and friends probably felt like they were sleeping in...an office.  Hence the new headboard of a few days ago, and today's project:  a more fitting valance.

Before:  The valance screamed "office!"

After:  The new valance murmurs, "nighty night."

Requisite skill sets for two PhDs changing a valance?
1.  Design choices:  Highly similar. Done.
2.  One-click shopping our choice:  Together, a breeze.
3.  Measuring and drilling:  Darrell.
4.  More measuring:  Andrea.
5.  Ironing:  Andrea

Valance completion!

Now, about the linen closet...

More about Garages:  We are not Alone in the Fight against Garage Entropy

Brady and Linda actually had the first reported decluttering session earlier this week.  

They note that their garage is a work in progress.  Darrell was mightily impressed with their work to date.

By coincidence, Beth cleaned out a garage yesterday too.

Now the kids at her house can easily reach their preferred modes of transportation.

Way to fight the good fight against chaos, Team D.  Fight on!