So, there comes a point in every project where you’ve reached the point of no return but you are clearly just over it. If it’s a small project, you barely notice. Candidly, a project that takes mere hours or a few days just doesn’t have the opportunity for a very long period of regret. ButContinue reading ““THAT” point”
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The life we want…
Today marks week seven of the deck project. Week one was disassembly; weeks 2-6 were piers. Today, the first above-ground work begins. We still have one more digging project to go – we have to dig out for the cement pad which will serve as the landing for the stairs – and that will alsoContinue reading “The life we want…”
Turn signals.
This little family is making that turn towards home. You know the route, right? It’s been a long trip and you’re tired. The car smells of old food and a little sweat, and you stopped caring three stops ago about keeping things organized or clean. Instead, in a fatigue-driven sense of exasperation, you just decided,Continue reading “Turn signals.”
Power outage…
The lights, the internet and even the air conditioning just went off. Yep, it’s a good old-fashioned power outage. Outside, there is literally not a leaf moving and it’s that white/gray kind of overcast that feels almost oppressive. If I could check the weather radar, I’m sure I would see storms in the area. IContinue reading “Power outage…”
Stuck together like glue…
So, it’s been a week. In fact, it feels like six and not just one. We occasionally saw an ant or two in the house this spring. Nothing big, just one every few days. But just one is a problem, honestly. Plus, we were seeing them in an unusual place. Not the kitchen or bathrooms.Continue reading “Stuck together like glue…”
In like a lion…
In the winter of my discontent, it’s spent the last two days snowing. In all fairness, the snow wasn’t bad – we literally got a dusting and no more. But it was windy, overcast and bitterly cold – into the 20s, which is unusual for March. Today? We will hit 36 and sunny. Tomorrow? InContinue reading “In like a lion…”
The house can breathe.
At around 4 p.m. Saturday something monumental happened. The last baseboard was nailed into place, with nail holes puttied and paint touched up. We had finally done the “floors, doors and trim” project, which included installing ¾-inch rock maple floors, new interior doors and baseboard trim. We still have to install the top crown moldingsContinue reading “The house can breathe.”
Thirty pieces of trim and ten crowns.
We literally have just 30 pieces of trim and ten crowns to put into place. Sound like a lot? Well, we started with over 50 pieces of trim… and hardwood floors to lay, door openings to raise, seven doors to replace plus all of the door trim. And all of that was after finishing theContinue reading “Thirty pieces of trim and ten crowns.”
Getting ready for the final push…
So, the holidays don’t just signal the most wonderful time of the year. This year, they also signify what I hope will be the end of the end of interior renovations. Truth be told, there are enough dribs and drabs that need to be completed and enough projects that will run consecutively that I’m notContinue reading “Getting ready for the final push…”
It wasn’t on the list…
If you know me, you know that my life is driven by lists. I’ve got a whole excel folder full of them. I also have legal pads scattered around full of lists. I even use the notes function on my phone to make lists, particularly daily to-do tasks or grocery runs. The work we didContinue reading “It wasn’t on the list…”
The Yuppie Homesteader 