Oakland: DIY Resources

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Over on my home improvement blog, I posted a list of resources for DIY building and repair centered here in Oakland.

Whether you're doing a small project or building a house yourself, it's a good starting point for DIY resources in the East Bay.

signs: French Cleaners

French Cleaners

This great sign is on Piedmont Avenue. As you can see, it still lights up and it has Plexiglas over it to protect the glass tubes, so hopefully it'll be around for a good long time.

French Cleaners

signs: George & Walt's

George & Walt's bar

George and Walt's is another sign I've posted before, but it's worth a second look, too. I also wanted to take the opportunity to link to a new Oakland North feature, blogwalk. The first one up is College Avenue at dusk, and features a picture of George and Walt's. It's an interesting observation of people and goings-on, so check it out when you get a chance.

signs: The Alley

The Alley

I've posted the sign at The Alley before, but it's a great sign and worth a second look, especially since unlike a lot of old signs, it still works.

signs: Walden Pond Books

Walden Pond Books

Just up from the Grand Lake Theater and across from Smitty's Bar and The Alley is Walden Pond Books. I love books, and so libraries and bookstores are favorite spots. Walden Pond Books goes not one but two better, by having a cool sign and two friendly dogs. If you look carefully you can see them sleeping on either side of the door in the picture below. I bought a copy of the newest Images of America Oakland history book, Selections from the Oakland Tribune Archives.

Walden Pond Books